The Gurnee Fire Department would like to increase public awareness of arson. The following are a few facts about arson. Arsonists kill more than 700 people a year and inflict direct property damage totaling more than 2 billion dollars. One of every four fires that occurs in the Unite States each year is arson related.
Arsonists often escape punishment.
Arson is the leading cause of death for pre-schoolers, accounting for 85 of every 100 deaths. There appears to be a growing link between arson and illegal drug activity.