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 the cold …

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 …

U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months

Dec 21, 2018 · The installation of gas-fired heating appliances must comply with NFPA 1 and NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code. The use of unvented, fuel-fired heaters is prohibited by NFPA 1 and NFPA …

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

Mar 14, 2025 · The NFPA 704 hazard diamond is widely recognized, but NFPA 170 is also an important resource for fire and life safety symbols. Learn more about both standards.

Aug 1, 2025 · This report examines causes and circumstances of home structure fires reported to local fire departments in the US.

Feb 11, 2025 · We all know that fire safety is a paramount concern in all types of facilities, but it is especially important in laboratories, where potentially hazardous chemicals and materials are often …

Nov 30, 2022 · Heating is the second overall leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths in the US*. As people balance their budgets …

Dec 12, 2025 · In 2024, an incident occurred at a chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia, about 20 miles east of Atlanta, which released a large plume of chemical vapors. The release of chemical vapors …