Electric Heater Fires
Where applicable, we publish responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This one, Electric Heater Fires , is detailed below.
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RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST
I am writing to confirm that the West Midlands Fire Service has now completed its search for the information you requested further to your freedom of information request.
Please find below a summary of our findings.
Request
Please provide statistics on the following, from January 2020 to April 2023
How many fires in your area were caused by electric heaters in each of the months listed (see attached spreadsheet)?
How many deaths were caused by fires caused by electric heaters in each of the months listed?
What was the age of the deceased in each case?
Response
Please find attached the completed spreadsheet as request.
Please note the following:
- The incidents included are where the source of ignition was recorded as ‘heater/fire’ or ‘other heating equipment’ and the source of power was ‘electric’.
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The Public Relations Department, West Midlands Fire Service, 99 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW
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