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<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/u><\/p>\nTop causes of fire:<\/p>\n
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- Arson and intentional fires:<\/a>
\nMost of these fires occur outside, but most of the associated deaths, injuries, and losses occur in structures, particularly in homes.<\/li>\n- Candles:<\/a>
\nThe top three days for home candle fires are New Year’s Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.<\/li>\n- Cooking:<\/a>
\nIncludes general cooking safety info, as well as tips for microwaves, cooking oil and turkey fryers.<\/li>\n- Electrical:<\/a>
\nSafety in the home with circuit interrupters<\/li>\n- Heating:<\/a>
\nThe peak months for home heating fires are December, January and February.<\/li>\n- Smoking:<\/a>
\nSmoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States.<\/li>\n- Young firesetters:<\/a>
\nChildren playing with fire cause hundreds of deaths and injuries each year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
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Top causes of fire: Arson and intentional fires: Most of these fires occur outside, but most of the associated deaths, injuries, and losses occur in structures, particularly in homes. Candles:<\/p>\n
- Candles:<\/a>