Causes of deadly house fires Japan 2020
In 2020, approximately 15.6 percent of accidental house fires that led to fatalities were caused by cigarettes. Room cigarettes were therefore the most common known cause for deadly house fires, with room heaters and electrical appliances also posing a high risk. In more than 48 percent of cases, the cause of fire outbreak was unknown. During that year, the elderly made up a disproportionate amount of those who died in house fires, indicating a higher vulnerability compared to the average population.
