Since 1900, more Americans have died in fires than have been killed in all of the wars during the same period.
Residential fires are the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of five.
Working smoke detectors double your chances of survival. Clean them regularly, and replace batteries once a year. Fire safety and prevention are important for everyday emergencies, but they are crucial during disasters. Every year 6,000 Americans die in fires, and more than 100,000 people are injured. Most fire deaths occur in the home, and many could have been prevented.