- Author
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Hall, J. R., Jr.
- Title
- Home And Non-Home Fires Involving Torches, Burners And Soldering Equipment.
- Coporate
- National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA
- Report
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NFPA No. PKG27
April 2009
82 p.
- Keywords
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home fires
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fire statistics
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torches
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death
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burners
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injuries
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soldering equipment
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lighters
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welding
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fire losses
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damage
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soldering
- Abstract
- This report provides statistics on home fires involving torches, burners and soldering equipment. In 2003-2006, there were an estimated 5,600 structure fires per year reported to U.S. fire departments, with associated annual losses of 22 civilian deaths, 223 civilian injuries, and $208 million in direct property damage.