MI Economic developement regions Fire deaths statistics

94 Deaths in 79 Fires

(as of October 16, 2020)

21% Increase YTD Deaths 

Compared to 2019

Victims: 

69% Male  31% Female

24% Reported as Disabled

71% Between 40 and 79 Years Old

Reported Areas of Origin

#1 Living Room - 52%

#2 Kitchen - 17%

#3 Bedroom - 16%

Reported Fire Causes

#1 Smoking = 51%

#2 Cooking = 14%

#3 Heating = 12%

Deadliest Time of Day

6am - 6pm = 41%

6pm - 6am = 59%

Deadliest Day of Week

#1 Thursday = 19 Deaths

#2 Tuesday = 16 Deaths

 Saturday = 16 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%