The statistics from the Washington State Fire Marshal are in and they are a little disheartening. There were 59 fatalities from fires in 2009, up from 45 in 2008. December was the deadliest month with 19 fatalities. The saddest part is that nearly all of these tragedies were preventable. While 35% of the causes were either undetermined or under investigation, 13% were from smoking, another 13% were from electrical and wiring problems and 3.4% were from cooking. To see a breakdown of the rest, click here. For all kinds of fire safety tips, click here. Make sure that you have a fire extinguisher on every floor of your home. I can't imagine how powerless you would feel if you had even a small fire and no way to put it out. It may not be the most popular gift, but I always give a fire extinguisher as a housewarming gift. Perhaps it's as cool as a houseplant or a bottle of wine, but neither one of those gifts can save your life!
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