National:

• In 2024, there were an estimated 1.38 million fires reported in the United States. These fires caused 3,920 civilian deaths, 11,780 civilian injuries, and $19 billion in property damage
• Fire departments responded to a fire in the US every 23 seconds in 2024.
• In 2024, a civilian was fatally injured in a fire every two hours and 14 minutes. Every 45 minutes, a civilian suffered a non-fatal fire injury.

Source: National Fire Protection Association

North Dakota:

• As of February 1, North Dakota fire departments have reported 2,924 fire-related incidents in the state for 2024.
• North Dakota saw 11 fire-related fatalities in 2024, compared to 10 in 2023
• Approximately $26.9 million in property was lost from fires in 2024, which is on track to be the lowest yearly loss since 2018.
• North Dakota has 355 fire departments.

Source: North Dakota Insurance Department