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An estimated 31,000 intentionally set structure fires occurred in 2006.
Intentionally set fires in structures resulted in 305 civilian deaths.
Intentionally set structure fires also resulted in $755,000,000 in property loss.
20,500 intentionally set vehicle fires occurred, a decrease of 2.4% from a year ago, and caused $134,000,000 in property damage, an increase of 18.6% from a year ago.

The following table shows the number of fires, deaths, and dollar loss due to intentionally set structure fires that occurred from 1997 to 2006. Note: Arson injury data is not reported to NFPA.

Arson Fire Statistics
Year Fires Deaths Direct Dollar Loss In Millions
1997 78,500 445 $1,309
1998 76,000 470 $1,249
1999 72,000 370 $1,281
2000 75,000 505 $1,340
2001¹ 45,500 330 $1,013
2001² - 2,451 $33,440
2002 44,500 350 $919
2003 37,500 305 $692
2004 36,500 320 $714
2005 31,500 315 $664
2006 31,000 305 $755

¹ Excludes the events of September 11, 2001.

² These estimates reflect the number of deaths, injuries, and dollar loss directly related to the events of September 11, 2001.

Source: National Fire Protection Association Fire Loss in the U.S. During 2006.

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