Causes of outside fires (2023)
2023 National Fire Protection Association estimate of outside fires: 620,000
| 39.8% | Unintentional | |
|---|---|---|
| 25.6% | Cause undetermined after investigation | |
| 22.4% | Intentional | |
| 5.0% | Cause under investigation | |
| 3.9% | Act of nature | |
| 3.1% | Failure of equipment or heat source | |
| 0.3% | Exposure |
Unknowns apportioned. | Source: National Fire Incident Reporting System.
Causes of vehicle fires (2023)
2023 National Fire Protection Association estimate of vehicle fires: 210,500
| 42.7% | Unintentional | |
|---|---|---|
| 22.2% | Cause undetermined after investigation | |
| 18.1% | Failure of equipment or heat source | |
| 10.6% | Cause under investigation | |
| 4.2% | Intentional | |
| 1.9% | Exposure | |
| 0.4% | Act of nature |
Unknowns apportioned. | Source: National Fire Incident Reporting System.
See also: Reports on where fires occur