New Report From the State Details Shocking Findings on Deadly Fires in 2025, 2026 Is Trending Upward
The 2025 report shows 159 fire deaths in 137 incidents with heating as leading cause; 27 deaths already recorded in 2026, raising state safety concerns.
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North Carolina releases 2025 Fire Fatality Report; 2026 deaths already on rise
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released its finalized 2025 Fire Fatality Report, and the numbers are sobering: 159 North Carolinians lost their lives in fires last year. Even more concerning
New report from the State details shocking findings on deadly fires in 2025, 2026 is trending upward
A report from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal highlights an increase in fire-related deaths, with 27 fatalities already recorded this year, raising concerns for another devastating year.
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NC State Fire Marshal releases 2025 Fire Fatality Report
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal has released its 2025 Fire Fatality Report, revealing that 159 people died in fires in the state last year. The number of fire-related deaths in 2026 is already trending upward, with 27 deaths recorded as of Feb. 17. The Office of State Fire [...]
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