As the year came to a close, the reports are that 2009 will be the fewest number of deaths by fire ever. In 2009 32 people died, compared with 52 in 2008. The previous record low was 2007 with 40.
This is good news and hopefully is a product of people being safer and better products being used. Our previous discussions on the topic.
Stop Fire Tragedies: Adopt Your Fire Hydrant, Mike Bryant | December 24, 2009 2:24 PM
Wednesday: Minnesota Winter Awareness Week – Fire Safety, Mike Bryant | November 18, 2009 12:24 PM
You Turned The Clocks Back: But Did You Change The Batteries?, Mike Bryant | October 31, 2009 9:17 AM
Lighting Up At the Gas Pumps, Mike Bryant | August 06, 2009 9:10 AM=
Surviving the Fourth – Crucial Safety Tips, Joe Crumley | July 02, 2009 2:54 AM