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Georgia Reports Drop in Arson Fires in First Half of 2019

The Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office, part of the Georgia Department of Insurance, said of the 215 fires investigators responded to in the first half of 2019, 30% (65) of those fires have been ruled arson. These numbers are down …

Vermont Officials Say Fire Deaths Declining Amid Safety Awareness Efforts

State officials say fire-related deaths in Vermont have been gradually dropping in large part due to fire safety awareness efforts. The Brattleboro Reformer reported Monday seven people died in a fire last year compared to 22 in 2000 and 18 …