MI Economic developement regions Fire deaths statistics

110 Deaths in 91 Fires

(as of November 29, 2020)

16% Increase YTD Deaths 

Compared to 2019

10% Increase YTD Fires 

Compared to 2019

Victims: 

66% Male  33% Female

23% Reported as Disabled

16% Reported as Impaired

69% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

#1 Living Room - 49%

#2 Bedroom - 19%

#3 Kitchen - 16%

Reported Fire Causes

#1 Smoking = 47%

#2 Cooking = 16%

#3 Heating = 14%

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 41%

6pm - 6am = 58%

Deadliest Day of Week

#1 Thursday = 22 Deaths

#2 Sunday = 20 Deaths

 #3 Tuesday = 19 Deaths

102 Deaths in 90 fires

(as of Dec. 31,  2019)

Decrease of 27% in deaths from 2018

Victims: 66% Male  34% Female

#1 Living Room

#2 Bedroom

#3 Kitchen

6am - 6pm = 37%

6pm - 6am = 63%