{"id":2863,"date":"2025-08-18T10:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fireireland.ie\/?p=2863"},"modified":"2025-08-18T10:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:04:06","slug":"chimneys-remain-a-top-cause-of-fire-in-homes-according-to-fire-brigade-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fireireland.ie\/ga\/news-and-events\/chimneys-remain-a-top-cause-of-fire-in-homes-according-to-fire-brigade-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Chimneys remain a top cause of fire in homes according to fire brigade data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>25 fatalities due to fire incidents recorded in 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chimneys, flues, hot ashes and soot were the top cause of fire recorded in 2024. Fires occurring due to malicious intent and rubbish burning also featured highly in statistics published today, compiled by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage using data provided by fire services throughout the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire brigades attended almost 20,000 fires in 2024 across various locations that included domestic buildings, industrial facilities, motor vehicles, forest and grassland areas, outdoor rubbish sites, right through to ships and aircraft. Within homes, fires caused by electrical wiring and electrical equipment, cooking and heating all featured as causes of fire attended by fire brigades in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data also records 25 total fatalities in 2024 from fire incidents in homes, with 21 of those 25 deaths involving people aged 55 or over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keith Leonard, National Director for Fire and Emergency Management said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cMy condolences to the families and friends of people who have lost their lives to fires. The data published today provides a useful insight to the top causes of fire and shows the breadth the work carried out by our fire services. I hope that publishing this data will remind all of us of the need for vigilance and the importance of fire prevention and safety measures. I would also like to commend the fantastic work of our fire brigades not only in attendance at fire incidents but also for their role in fire prevention and inspection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cWe run a media campaign throughout the year to raise awareness of Fire Safety. I encourage people to familiarise themselves with the advice carried in this campaign. Our core message is to fit a working smoke alarm and test it weekly, have your chimney cleaned and have an escape plan for your household should a fire break out.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Leonard added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cWe can also see from the data published today that fire incidents are of course not confined to the home. Businesses, commercial buildings and places of work also feature as locations of fire. Our fire services also attended a number of fires on open areas and grassland and we would like to remind people that the burning of agricultural land or waste is not permitted without approval from your local fire authority.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>\u201cWe can see from these figures that fatalities due to fire incidents are higher amongst those aged 55 and over. I would encourage all of us to think of older neighbours and relatives and the next time you are in their homes, check that they have a working smoke alarm \u2013 the most important piece of fire safety equipment for the home.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NDFEM have compiled statistics about fire and other emergency calls dealt with by local authority fire brigades during 2024. 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