The Minster Practice, Lichfield

Fire

Major causes of domestic fire in the UK 2001/02 (2000/01)

	Accidents whilst cooking 53% (67%)
	Heating appliance fires 9% (7%)
	Electrical equipment & wiring 9% (9%)
	All other causes 9% (6%)
	Accidents with matches & smoking materials 6% (3%)
	Arson 6% (5%)
	Children playing with fire 4% (1%)
	Candles 4% (3%)

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service tested electric blankets in 2002 and found 73% were unsafe.