Alaska Department of Public Safety Fire And Life Safety

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Civilian Fire Fatality Statistics

In the table below is a list of Alaska's fire fatality statistics for 2018.

You may download an Excel document listing fire fatality statistics from 2013 - 2017.

Date of Death Community Heat Source Smoke Alarm *Alcohol and/or Drugs*
02/23/2018 Anchorage Undetermined After Investigation Installed and Operated  No
02/23/2018 Anchorage Undetermined After Investigation Installed and Operated  No
02/23/2018 Anchorage Undetermined After Investigation Installed and Operated  No
03/13/2018 Utqiagvik Combustibles too Close Heat Source Not Installed No
04/06/2018 Anchorage Careless Smoking Not Installed Yes
07/20/2018 Anchorage Careless Smoking Not Installed Yes
08/07/2018 Fairbanks Careless Smoking Not Installed Yes
08/25/2018 Ester Under Investigation Under Investigation Under Investigation
09/20/2018 Anchorage Combustibles too Close Heat Source Installed and Operated No

*NOTE*: Alcohol and/or Drugs is answered yes if it was a contributing factor to the fire and/or victims inability to escape.

State of Alaska Department of Public Safety

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Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: (907) 269-5511