Sentence examples for cause of fire from inspiring English sources

The brigade said that the cause of fire was under investigation.

Electrical fires were the leading cause of fire fatalities, responsible for 17 deaths.

And as they took stock of how the fire started, at 21.10: "Fire investigating required, as cause of fire very suspicious".

In multi-family dwellings, smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths, accounting for a quarter of all fire-related deaths in 2005.

New Hampshire's state fire marshal, J. William Degnan, said that heating systems were the top cause of fire in the state, and that many local departments were reporting an increase in fires from wood stoves.

The board has also called for looking into another potential cause of fire, wiring near the main cabin door, which it said could be damaged and provide a spark.

Lighted cigarettes dropped on beds and couches are the leading cause of fire-related deaths in the state, killing nearly 50 people a year.

Lighted cigarettes dropped on a bed or couch are the leading cause of fire-related deaths in New York, causing nearly 50 deaths a year.

In New York, such smoking habits have been the leading cause of fire-related deaths, including 48 deaths in 1997, according to the state's Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

He said poor housekeeping is the greatest single cause of fires, with careless smoking running a close second.

Research by ASH found that cigarette fires are the biggest cause of fire-related deaths in the home.