Fires started by children playing cause an average of 150 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries every year. Children usually play with fire in a hidden place – such as a bedroom or closet. In these …

2021年8月18日 · All children are at risk for using fire unsafely. Follow these tips, which Klas compiled for the National Fire Prevention Association, to keep dangerous items away from …

2022年11月26日 · Children who have a pattern of firesetting are more likely to be victims of abuse and use fires to express anger or alleviate stress. Though an interest in matches and fire is not …

• The leading cause of fire deaths among the very young is children playing with fire, primarily with matches and lighters, causing three of every ten pre-school fire deaths. • Children as young as …

Understanding and addressing the issue of children playing with fire is crucial for their safety and the well-being of the entire family. Education, vigilance, and appropriate preventive measures …

Children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. That is an average of almost 400 fires each week. Fires started by children playing cause an average of 150 deaths and nearly …

In 2008, children playing with fire caused an estimated 53,500 fires reported to U.S. fire departments, resulting in 70 civilian deaths, 910 civilian injuries and $279 million in direct …

Children “playing” with or starting fires is dangerous and costly. Each year these fires cause hundreds of injuries, millions of dollars in damage, and are most likely to kill young children …

Children are one of the highest risk groups for deaths in residential fires. At home, children may play with fire - usually lighters, matches, or other ignitables - in bedrooms, in closets, or under …

The good news is that most kids who play with fire are merely bored or curious, and are not budding pyromaniacs. Still, you know what curiosity did to the cat, and it kills children just as …