During 2010–2014, an estimated 261,330 intentional fires were reported to U.S. municipal fire departments each year, causing an annual average of 440 civilian deaths and 1,310 civilian injuries. They cause nearly $1 billion in property damage.  Outside or unclassified fires accounted for three-quarters (75%) of these incidents, while 18% involved structures, and 7% were vehicle fires.

There was an annual averate of 52,260 intentional structure fires, with 400 civilian deaths, 950 injuries, and $815 million in direct property damage for 2014–2018.

Arson and Intentional Fires Facts & Stats

• Although three of every four intentional fires are started outside most of the intentional fire casualties and property loss resulted from structure fires.
• Intentionally set home structure fires are more likely to be set in the afternoon and evening hours, between 3 pm and midnight.
• The bedroom is the leading area of origin for intentional home structure fires, while bathrooms are the leading areas in public properties such as stores, offices or schools.
• From 2007-2011, an estimated 282,600 intentional fires were reported to U.S. fire departments each year, with associated annual losses of 420 civilian deaths, 1,360 civilian injuries, and $1.3 billion in direct property damage.
• Outside or unclassified fires accounted for three-quarters (75%) of these incidents, while 18% involved structures, and 7% were vehicle fires.

Source for Content: National Fire Protection Association and U.S. Fire Administration