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REDUCTIONS in the numbers of primary fires, dwelling fire deaths and road vehicle fires are among the encouraging figures set out in the Government’s latest Fire Statistics Monitor.
The provisional figures, which cover the 12-month period up to 30 September 2006, show a continuing fall in the total number of primary fires, which are now at their lowest level since 1985. In addition, dwelling fire deaths fell to 342 – a 9% reduction compared to the previous year.
Other figures include: fires in other buildings – including workplaces and public areas – are now at their lowest since 1963; road vehicle fires dropped by 9%, compared to the previous year; and there was a 15% fall in malicious false alarms.
The Fire Statistics Monitor and other Government fire statistics are available from: www.communities.gov.uk
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