2008 Ohio Fire Facts

65 fires have claimed the lives of 88 people in Ohio.

Working smoke dectors were present in only 16%.

Historically in Ohio, smoking is the leading cause of residential fire fatalitties.
Smoking (18%)
Cooking (10%)
Arson (9%)
Children Playing (7%)
Heating (6%)



		Fire Facts For 2008 (through June 13) 65 fires have claimed the lives of 88 people in Ohio. Working smoke dectors were present in only 16%. Historically in Ohio, smoking is the leading cause of residential fire fatalitties. Smoking (18%) Cooking (10%) Arson (9%) Children Playing (7%) Heating (6%)