Fire incidents in care homes are more common than you might think. There have been 9,560 reported care home fires in England since 2011—an average of 735 per year. We’ve created a visual breakdown of the top fire causes, so you can act on the data and improve your home’s fire safety.
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Key Stats at a Glance
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**45%**of fires started by cooking appliances
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**17%**caused by smokers’ materials
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**12%**from electrical appliances
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**10%**from electrical distribution faults
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Other causes: space heating, matches, candles, heating systems
“We want to help care homes across the UK become safer, smarter and better prepared. We hope our Care Home Fire Alarm Guide and our downloadable ACT Fire Safety Toolkit .”
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What This Means for Your Care Home
Care homes face unique risks: residents with limited mobility, 24/7 operations, and staff-led evacuations. These stats highlight just how important it is to:
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Regularly test and maintain your fire alarm system
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Keep kitchen areas monitored and fire-safe
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Ensure smoking is strictly controlled and risk-assessed
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✅ Download the Free Care Home ACT Fire Safety Toolkit ✅ Take the 3-Minute Fire Safety Assessment ✅ Book a Compliance Review Call
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