House Fire Statistics: Trends, Risks, and Causes

This article articulates, 'For decades, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has worked toward a fire-safe America, attempting to raise awareness about the frequency and danger of fires, and increase fire safety across the U.S. Still, U.S. news media outlets have already reported 297 home fire fatalities in 2025 as of Feb. 13, according to data USFA has gathered.

Home fires cause billions in damage each year and lead to thousands of fire-related injuries and deaths. Insurify analyzed house fire statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), USFA, and insurance data to identify trends in house fire damage.'