Portable Heating Fires in Residential Structures. U.S. Fire Administration Topical Fire Research Series, Volume 1, Issue 10, January 2001 (Rev. December 2001)

摘要

Each year, portable heating equipment-a subcategory of heating fires-is responsible for an average of 4,200 fires in U.S. residences. These fires are responsible for nearly 125 civilian fire deaths, 375 injuries, and $69.8 million in property loss. Portable heating fires are more deadly and destructive than the average residential structure fire.