NFPA Manufactures Home Fires Fact Sheet

Statistical trends of fires in manufactured homes.

In 2007-2011, 11,400 structure fires per year were reported in manufactured homes, with associated
losses of:

• 206 civilian deaths,
• 434 civilian injuries, and
• $179 million in direct damage per year.

Because of changes in the way fires are reported since 1999, the manufactured home share of certain minor fires cannot be identified, which means estimated fires and associated injuries are probably underestimated. Estimates of associated deaths and…