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Permalink Reply by Chris Harris on January 21, 2009 at 9:11pm

You might be able to contact your state Office of Fire Prevention for statistics, or they can put you in contact with the right people, hope this helps...

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Permalink Reply by Salty Jake on January 21, 2009 at 9:29pm

I looked on the NFA website thinking that they would have something in their database, but they don't break it down to causes. I then googled "dryer fires" and looked at a couple of sites. I have to say I was surprised at what I found, US FF respond to an average of 15,500 dryer fires each year, this surpasses chimney fire, and results in 75.4 million in fire loss, up to 30 deaths and 400 injuries, these stats are from 1997, I'm sure that todays figures are far greater.

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Permalink Reply by Joey "BigShow" De Piano on January 21, 2009 at 9:33pm

I would try Under writers labs..UL listings keep great records as would OSHA ..POASHA and the states reporting system for reports where you live..your state NFIRS..and consumer affairs might have some info

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Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on January 21, 2009 at 9:40pm

http://activerain.com/blogsview/645520/Clothing-Dryer-Fire-Statisti...

Pretty much all the info you couls need on dryer lint fires

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Permalink Reply by Brandon Gillman on January 22, 2009 at 2:36pm

Ask your department fire investigator. I know its high. One of my classmates from rookie schools house burnt because of the vent hose. Thankfully his family was safe and he had insurance.

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Permalink Reply by kenny goines on January 22, 2009 at 8:42pm

Try contacting the NFIRS people.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on January 23, 2009 at 3:49pm

You should be able to go to OFPC (Office of Fire Prevention and Control) or the National Fire Administration...they have the stats....thats why we have to do the BFIR's on every call....for the stats....Good luck......stay safe.....Paul

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