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USFA Releases Winter Residential Building Fires Report

April 7, 2010

According to the report, an estimated 108,400 winter residential building fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 945 deaths, 3,825 injuries, and $1.7 billion in property loss.

Report: Most Winter Fires Occur When Residents Cook Dinner

March 10, 2010

Cooking is the leading cause of winter residential building fires (36 percent), followed by heating (23 percent). Winter residential building fires usually occur during the early evening hours, peaking from 5 to 8 p.m.

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