Intentional (Arson) Fires
Intentional (Arson) tracks near the corpus middle on both fire share (8%) and death share (8%).
USFA National Fire Statistics and NFPA Home Structure Fires reports supply the 8% / 8% pair shown above. Verify with USFA (FEMA) · Methodology.
Intentional (Arson) fires account for 8% of US residential fires, the #5 of 10 most frequent cause tracked here and 8% of fire deaths (a 1.0x fatality index). Source: USFA/NFPA national fire statistics.
- Frequency rank #5 of 10 of tracked causes
- Fatality-index rank #4 of 10 of tracked causes
- 1.0x death-to-fire ratio
- 16% of Cooking fire share
Intentionally set fires (arson) account for a notable percentage of structure fires.
Intentional (Arson) Fire Prevention Tips
- ✓ Report suspicious activity near empty buildings or dumpsters
- ✓ Maintain outdoor lighting to eliminate dark areas near your property
- ✓ Secure vacant buildings and keep debris cleared
- ✓ Install security cameras visible to deter arsonists
- ✓ Contact local fire investigation unit for high-risk areas
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prevent intentional (arson) fires?
Report suspicious activity near empty buildings or dumpsters Maintain outdoor lighting to eliminate dark areas near your property Secure vacant buildings and keep debris cleared
What percentage of US fires are caused by intentional (arson)?
Intentional (Arson) fires account for approximately 8% of residential fires in the US (#5 of 10 by frequency in this table), and 8% of fire deaths. Source: USFA national fire statistics.
How serious are intentional (arson) fires?
While intentional (arson) fires represent 8% of residential fires, they account for 8% of fire deaths (1.0x death-to-fire ratio), meaning they are often caught earlier or have lower fatality potential per incident.
Closest mid-band peers to Intentional (Arson)
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