* Includes deaths from exposure to fire, flames, or smoke, and from injuries in fires such as falls and struck by falling objects. Excludes burns from hot objects or liquids.
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Number of deaths from fire, flames, or smoke in the U.S. in 2023, by month
In December 2023, around 343 people in the United States died from fire, flames, or smoke. This statistic shows the number of deaths in the U.S. from fire, flames, or smoke in 2023, by month.
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National Safety Council. (April 16, 2025). Number of deaths from fire, flames, or smoke in the United States in 2023, by month* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/863141/fire-flames-smoke-deaths-us-by-month/
National Safety Council. "Number of deaths from fire, flames, or smoke in the United States in 2023, by month*." Chart. April 16, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/863141/fire-flames-smoke-deaths-us-by-month/
National Safety Council. (2025). Number of deaths from fire, flames, or smoke in the United States in 2023, by month*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/863141/fire-flames-smoke-deaths-us-by-month/
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Number of deaths from fire, flames, or smoke in the United States in 2023, by month* [Graph], National Safety Council, April 16, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/863141/fire-flames-smoke-deaths-us-by-month/
