09/18/2026
Answer to #1 cause of Home fires in the U.S. :
COOKING FIRES, Most cooking fires start because people leave food on the stove or in the oven and do not pay attention. Home fire fatalities this year since 01/01/26 to 9/18/26 is 1304, 63 Firefighters
Fire safety organizations, like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state that cooking is the number one cause of home fires and injuries.