Welcome to the first week of winter!

Encourage winter fire safety!

People are at greater risk in the winter season when they cook holiday meals, display decorations, and may use unsafe heat sources. Help us prevent winter weather-related home fires in our community.   

According to the National Fire Statistic Reporting entities, the threat of winter fires is real. Illustrated are some statistics to help citizens understand the severity and prevalence of winter fires.

•905 people die in winter home fires each year.

•$2,091,000,000 in property loss occurs from winter home fires.

•67 percent of winter fires occur in one- and two-family homes.

•Cooking is the leading cause of all winter home fires.

•5 to 8 p.m. is the most common time for winter home fires.

Watch this video…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UXLRvu61Gc&feature=player_embedded#t=10