| Abstract: | This article is an update on the items that are first ignited in home fires and it examines the extent of their involvement in associated deaths, injuries and property loss. It will be limited to forms of material that are considered products. Trash, for example, is involved in a large portion of home fires, but is not a product in the home and therefore is not included. Also excluded are building materials such as structural components and exterior wall coverings. This exclusion is important, because many building items rank high in the overall list of materials first ignited, but are not considered consumer products. Further detail will be given to the top ten leading products associated with home fires and home fire deaths. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
