Children Playing With Fire--Facts & Safety Tips

FACTS & FIGURES

--In 2008, children playing with fire started an estimated 53,500 fires that were reported to U.S. fire departments, causing an estimated 70 civilian deaths, 910 civilian injuries, and $279 million in... Read on...

Lightning Safety

Fast Facts

--Outside and other fires accounted for 78% of the lightning fires reported to local fire departments.

--Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles from any rainfall... Read on...