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Knox County Fire Statistics
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There were 175 working fires in Knox County in 2006.

Fire causes are divided into three separate classifications. In 2006, the number of accidental fires was higher than the number of incendiary fires in Knox County.  Many of these accidental fires can be effectively prevented through public education and code enforcement.

50% of the fires in Knox County were Accidental
35% were Incendiary
15% undetermined



Top Ten Causes of Residential Fires
  1. Incendiary
  2. Undetermined
  3. Possible Electrical
  4. Combustible too Close to Heat Source
  5. Appliance Malfunction
  6. Cooking
  7. Lightning Strike
  8. Smoking
  9. Open Flame including Candle
  10. Chimney

     

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