National:

• In 2023, there were an estimated 1.39 million fires reported in the United States. These fires caused 3,670 civilian deaths, 13,350 civilian injuries, and $23 billion in property damage
• Fire departments responded to a fire in the US every 23 seconds in 2023. One home structure fire was reported every 95 seconds.
• Vehicle fires accounted for 15 percent of the fires, 10 percent of the civilian deaths, and 8 percent of the civilian injuries.

Source: National Fire Protection Association

North Dakota:

• As of February 1, North Dakota fire departments have reported 2,924 fire-related incidents in the state for 2024.
• North Dakota saw 11 fire-related fatalities in 2024, compared to 10 in 2023
• Approximately $26.9 million in property was lost from fires in 2024, which is on track to be the lowest yearly loss since 2018.
• North Dakota has 355 fire departments.

Source: North Dakota Insurance Department