EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL
Electrical Fire Statistics in BC
Fire Loss Statistics
From 2004/01/01 To 2007/09/14
All BC Locations
Associated to Incident Types: Structure
Fire Code: IG, Range: 5100 to 5900 – Electrical Distribution Equipment
|
Year |
# of Fires |
Property Loss |
Contents Loss |
Total Loss |
Injuries |
Fatalities |
Wild/Int Fires |
|
2007 |
83 |
$4,484,370 |
$1,214,050 |
$5,698,420 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
2006 |
173 |
$15,780,005 |
$8,247,020 |
$24,027,025 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
168 |
$6,136,061 |
$2,935,292 |
$9,071,353 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
2004 |
209 |
$29,280,559 |
$2,811,855 |
$32,092,414 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
Totals |
|
633 |
$55,680,995 |
$15,208,217 |
$70,889,212 |
20 |
4 |
0 |
Source: Office of the Fire Commissioner, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General