NFPA. An analysis on intentional fires reported to municipal fire departments during 2003-2006. Includes information on structure, vehicle, and outside intentional fires, when and where these fires occur, and arrest and clearance information.

In 2003-2006, an estimated 316,610 intentional fires were reported to U.S. fire departments, annually. The 316,610 intentional fires were associated with losses of 437 civilian fire deaths, 1,404 civilian fire injuries, and $1.1 billion in direct property damage. In 2006, 10 firefighters died and 7,200 firefighters were injured, while on duty, at the scene of or during response to intentional fires. In 2007, 18% of arson offenses were cleared by arrest or exceptional means.

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