The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are working together to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part to an increase in cooking and heating fires. Holiday decorations and winter storms that can interrupt electrical service and cause people to turn to alternative heating sources also contribute to the increased risk of fire in winter.
Winter fires can be prevented! The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire-safe home this winter season.
Winter Fire Safety Spotlight
Winter Safety Tips
| Cooking | Carbon Monoxide |
| Holiday Decorations | Winter Storms |
| Candles | Electrical |
| Heating | Smoking |
Winter Fire Publications
In addition to the publications below, please see titles listed on each of the Winter Safety Tips pages.
- Winter Fires: Safety Tips for the Home
- Topical Fire Research Series: Winter Residential Building Fires (PDF, 1.0 Mb)
- Topical Fire Research Series: Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings (PDF, 738 Kb)
- The Seasonal Nature of Fires
Winter Fire Safety Web Ads for Your Use
Cooking
Holiday Decorations
Candles
Heating
Carbon Monoxide
Winter Storms
Electrical
Smoking
Related Topics
Links of Interest
- Ready.gov
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Learning Resource Center WorldCat Site – Winter Fire Safety
- National Fire Protection Association
By the Numbers:
Winter Residential Building Fires
- Winter residential building fires result in an estimated average of 945 deaths, 3,825 injuries, and $1,708,000,000 in property loss each year.
- Fires in one- and two-family dwellings account for 67 percent of all winter residential building fires.
- Cooking is the leading cause of all winter residential building fires.
- Winter residential building fires occur mainly in the early evening hours, peaking from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Although at its highest in December, residential building fire incidence is collectively highest in the 3 winter months of January, February, and March.
Source: Winter Residential Building Fires (PDF, 1.0 Mb)
Carbon Monoxide
Test CO alarms often and replace batteries when needed.
NFPA Winter Podcast Series
IT’S A FACT:
If your smoke alarm was installed before January 14, 2001, it needs to be replaced.
The United States Fire Administration recommends everyone have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers, and a home fire escape plan.
Last Reviewed: January 10, 2011
U.S. Fire Administration, 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(301) 447-1000 Fax: (301) 447-1346 Admissions Fax: (301) 447-1441
(301) 447-1000 Fax: (301) 447-1346 Admissions Fax: (301) 447-1441
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