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On average in the United States, someone dies in a fire about every two hours and someone
is injured every half hour (NCIPC). Most fires occur in the home, with cooking as the leading
cause. Smoking is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Children and older adults carry
the highest risks of fire-related injury and death.
Reduce your family's risk. The following pages can help:
A Parents' Checklist: Fire Safety
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