Between 2006 and 2015 US Fire Departments attended 1,210 fires in warehouses and logistics centers, this does not included any cold storage units. These 1,210 fires make up less than 1% of the building fires within the US.
The average annual damage caused by these fires was $155 Million, resulting in 3 civilian deaths and 19 injuries. When flammable or combustible liquids or gases were involved in the fire there was a high chance of there being a civilian injury, this occurred in 31% of the instances.
Approximately 23% of all fires in warehouses and logistics centers were confined or contained.
What were the leading causes of fires in warehouses and logistics centers in the US?
The top 5 causes of fires in warehouses and logistics centers were:
Intentional – 18%
Electrical or Lighting – 18%
Heating Equipment – 8%
Exposure Fire – 7%
Smoking Materials – 5%
The magnitude of direct property damage showed that the Top 5 were:
Intentional – 32%
Electrical or Lighting – 17%
Smoking Materials – 11%
Exposure Fire – 7%
Heating Equipment – 3%
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