There were an estimated 486,500 structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments in 2021. Of these, about 361,000 occurred in residential structures. 81,500 fires occurred in apartments in 2021, and another 256,500 fires occurred in one- and two-family homes.
Number of structure fires in the United States in 2021, by property use
*Incidents handled only by private fire brigades or fixed suppression systems are not included in the figures shown here.
One- and two-family homes include manufactured homes.
Other residential includes hotels and motels, college dormitories, boarding houses, etc.
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