Dec 1, 2022 · Key Findings Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in US homes. Home fires involving heating equipment follow a clear seasonal pattern and are most common during …

Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Fire departments responded to an estimated average of 37,365 fires involving heating equipment per year from 2020-2024, …

U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months

Feb 16, 2018 · For the installation of gas-fired heating appliances, in addition to compliance with Section 11.5, they must also comply with National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54 addresses the …

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Aug 1, 2025 · Heating equipment was the leading cause of fires originating in the living room, and the second leading cause in the kitchen. As noted earlier, cooking is by far the leading cause …

Dec 4, 2025 · Heating Heating equipment is another leading cause of U.S. home fires with nearly half (46 percent) of all home heating fires occurring from December through February.

Heating, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are teaming up to Put a Freeze on Winter …

Based on 2020-2024 annual averages: Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. Clothing is the item first ignited in less than 1% of …

Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. This Heating Safety Tip Sheet shares simple safety tips and precautions for helping to prevent most heating fires. The resource …