U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months | NFPA

Nov 30, 2022 · Safe Heating Practices | NFPA

U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months

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, accounting …

This is an analysis of patterns and trends for all types of home heating equipment and all fuel and power types, including leading causes of ignition.

This NFPA resource shares simple tips for helping to prevent most heating fires. Use it to educate your community about home heating safety.

Dec 21, 2018 · Learn the NFPA 1 fire code requirements for heating appliances to ensure safety and compliance in residential and commercial settings.

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 Fires and help …

Download, print, and share free NFPA safety tip sheets to spread the word about fire, electrical, and home safety. Available in Spanish.

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 of home …