Civilian Fire Fatality Statistics
In the table below is a list of Alaska's fire fatality statistics for 2020.
You may download an Excel document listing fire fatality statistics from 2015 - 2019.
| Date of Death |
Community |
Heat Source Cause |
Smoke Alarm |
*Alcohol and/or Drugs* |
| 04/06/2020 |
Pilot Point |
Undetermined After Investigation |
Undetermined After Investigation |
Yes |
| 04/06/2020 |
Naknek |
Careless Smoking |
Undetermined After Investigation |
Under Investigation |
| 05/20/2020 |
Anchorage |
Careless Smoking |
Operated |
No |
| 06/03/2020 |
North Tongass (Ketchikan) |
Under Investigation |
Under Investigation |
Under Investigation |
| 06/24/2020 |
Anchorage |
Careless Smoking |
Removed in the Unit |
Yes |
| 09/13/2020 |
North Pole |
Combustibles too Close to Heat Source |
Not Installed |
Under Investigation |
| 09/13/2020 |
North Pole |
Combustibles too Close to Heat Source |
Not Installed |
Under Investigation |
| 09/19/2020 |
Sitka |
Under Investigation |
Operated |
Yes |
| 10/16/2020 |
Fairbanks |
Under Investigation |
Under Investigation |
Under Investigation |
| 11/08/2020 |
Anchorage |
Under Investigation |
Removed in the Unit |
Under Investigation |
| 11/09/2020 |
Moose Creek |
Under Investigation |
Under Investigation |
Under Investigation |
*NOTE*: Alcohol and/or Drugs is answered yes if it was a contributing factor to the fire and/or victims inability to escape.