Children are at significant risk in fire situations.
More than 400 children younger than 10 years old die in home fires every year in the U.S. Fires and burns are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of 15. Children may not be able to escape a fire on their own, or understand the danger of exposure. A child’s ability to escape may be dependent on other occupants.
In 2022, Washington State had three children under the age of 12 die from fire.
Preventing fires in the home is key to keeping children safe. It’s important for families to have a plan of action in the event of a fire in the home. The State Fire Marshal’s Office in Olympia offers tips to keep children safe from a fire:…