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House fires kill 500 people a year

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  • Post published:April 18, 2012

In the UK each year there are around 50,000 (140 a day) house fires, which kill nearly 500 and injure over 11,000 – many which could have been prevented if people had an early warning and were able to get out in time.

Source: Fire Service

Message supplied by: Rich @ Respect Yourself

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