Intentional fires

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Intentional Fires

Each year, U.S. municipal fire departments respond to a number of fires in different types of properties which were intentionally set. Outside or unclassified fires accounted for three-quarters of these incidents (75%), while 19% were structure fires and 6% were vehicle fires.

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Fact sheet

This printable fact sheet includes quick stats from the Intentional Fires report.

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Report highlights

• Between 2010 and 2014, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an average of 261,33o fires each which were intentionally set.
• These fires included 196,480 outside or unclassified fires, 49,690 structure fires, and 13,160 vehicle fires. 
• Losses resulting from these fires included 440 civilian deaths, 1,310 civilian injuries, and $1 billion in direct property damage.
• Despite representing 19% of all intentional fires, structure fires accounted for 87% of civilian deaths, 84% of civilian injuries, and 86% of direct property damage caused by intentional fires.  

Additional resources, including a free downloadable presentation on preventing arson can be found at www.nfpa.org/arson. 

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