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Fire Accidents
More than 3,000 people die, and 15,000 are injured in fire accidents each year. Fire accidents are devastating to the people involved, causing loss of life, injury and catastrophic loss of homes and property.
Fire Accidents Can Happen to You
 Bellingham, WA: A campfire represents the perfect end to a perfect day in the wilderness. We look forward to them. And yet how we fear fire, and fire accidents. [ Read More ]
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FIRE IN THE NEWS
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JUL-02-08: An eight year old boy in Loudoun County is in severe condition in the hospital with second degree burns to 45 percent of his arms and upper body. The child was playing with a sparkler, and friends of the family say the fireworks were sold by someone in an ice-cream truck. It's illegal to sell sparklers to children under 18 in Virginia. [MYFOX: ILLEGAL FIREWORKS SALE]
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JUN-24-08: Ten rail cars belonging to Kansas City Southern Freight, derailed Monday afternoon, three of which caught fire. The accident was caused when the train hit a log truck at a railroad crossing. [KTBS: FIRE]
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MAY-20-08: The family of a man who died in a fire at a nursing home has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the home. One other man also died in the fire. [TRIBUNE: FIRE ACCIDENT]
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SEP-15-07: The family of five men killed in a fire have filed a lawsuit against the property management company and property manager, alleging negligence led to the deaths. According to the lawsuit, the duplex involved in the fire did not have smoke detectors. [NEWS-PRESS: FIRE]
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SEP-11-07: One of seven lawsuits filed after a fire at a residential care facility has been expanded to include the Department of Health and Senior Services as a co-defendant. The plaintiff alleges the department did not properly inspect and monitor the Anderson Guest House. [NEWS-LEADER: FIRE]
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SEP-05-07: Several defendants in a lawsuit related to a fire accident at a nightclub that killed 100 people have agreed to a tentative $13.5 million settlement with some of the families that sued them. [WPRI: FIRE LAWSUIT]
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Ignore Fire Hazards at your Own Risk
Keeping a fire extinguisher in your home can help you extinguish a small fire that could develop into a major blaze.
Portable heaters must be kept more than 3 feet from anything that could catch on fire. Heaters should never be left on when the house is empty.
Frayed wires and electrical cords should be repaired or replaced, sockets should not be overloaded.
Kindling, matches and flammable items should be kept clear of fireplaces, and screens should be used to contain sparks.
Make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before throwing them into the trash, and avoid smoking in bed.
Make sure cooking areas are free of combustibles. Never attempt to use water to put out a grease fire - smother it instead, with a lid.
Plan escape routes, and plan a place for family members to meet in the event of a fire.
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Fire Accidents
Fire hazards are often ignored by homeowners, even though it is their responsibility to prevent fires from starting in their homes. 85% of all fires involve personal residences. Simple safety measures like installing and maintaining smoke detectors are vital steps to keeping your home and loved ones protected from the devastation of a fire.
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Posted on Jan-23-05
Updated on Jul-2-08
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