Statistics
Statistics Compiled by Electrical Safety Council (November 2006) :
1. Fires of Electrical Origin within UK
a) Number of Fires an Casualties in accidental primary fires in dwellings
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of fires (any cause) |
63,800 | 59,700 | 57,800 | 55,800 |
| Total No. of fires (electrical origin) |
8’337 | 8,375 | 8,492 | 8,385 |
| Percentage of fires from electrical origin |
13.06% | 14.02% | 14.69% | 15.02% |
| Total No of deaths from electrical origin fires |
23 | 22 | 23 | 19 |
| Total No of casualties from electrical origin fires |
1,107 | 1,200 | 1,275 | 1,117 |
Source of statistics relating to accidental primary fires in domestic dwellings:
- Fire Statistics, United Kingdom, published by DCLG, UK
2. Physical injuries caused by exposure to electrical current in the home during 2002
a) Accidents in the home caused by exposure to electric current
| Casualty | Total Number |
|---|---|
| Deaths | 21 |
| Non Fatal Injuries | 2,788 |