85 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for Jan. 21-27, 2018 U.S. Fire Administration sent this bulletin at 01/31/2018 09:46 AM EST Home fire fatalitiesJan. 21-27, 2018 85 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for Jan. 21-27, 2018. 336 fire fatalities have been reported in 2018. Male Female Gender unreported Children 14 and under Adults 65 and older Number of multiple fatality incidents Number of deaths in multiple fatality incidents Number of states with fatalities Total number of incidents reported 47 31 7 17 20 16 40 29 61 Information on home fire fatalities is compiled through a daily internet search (Monday-Friday) of U.S. news media reports. Explore 2017 home fire fatalities reported on by the news media. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends everyone should have a comprehensive home fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, fire sprinklers, and practicing a fire escape plan.
