Facts and Statistics
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Over 250,000 children are burned in America each year.
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National Fire Prevention Association statistics show that 1/3 of the children who die in home fires actually start the fire that kills them.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission claims that fire is one of the leading causes of death in the home for young children.
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Over 2 million people are burned annually in the U.S.
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Over 6,000 people die each year in the U.S. as a result of fire/burns.
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Fire/burns are the 2nd leading cause of accidental death of children under age 5.
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Fire/burns are the 3rd leading cause of death for all children under age 19.
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The U.S. Fire Administration reports that 25-40% of all set fires can be directly attributed to children.
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It was reported in some parts of the country last year, 70% of all fires were lit by juvenile fire setters.
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The FBI reports that 56% of arrests for arson involve children, and established arson as the #1 crime committed by juveniles.
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