Bruce West, Minnesota State Fire Marshall, says they are “on record pace for having the lowest number of fire deaths in Minnesota”. There are currently at 24, compared to 49 at this time last year. Death by fire has always been a major problem in Minnesota, but this year is different! Fire deaths have taken a massive plunge in the state this year compared to the previous years. As reported in the Insurance Journal There are currently at 24, compared to 49 at this time last year.

West mainly attributes this to the number of people who have switched to VAPING instead of smoking! He claims that the number one identified cause of fire related deaths is due to careless smoking. As the weather gets colder, people start bringing out the space heaters and other forms of heating sources. These sources are generally used with propane, an extremely flammable substance. With less people lighting up, there is less of a chance of careless smoking accidents. Plus, almost all He claims that the number one identified cause of fire related deaths is due to careless smoking. As the weather gets colder, people start bringing out the space heaters and other forms of heating sources. These sources are generally used with propane, an extremely flammable substance. With less people lighting up, there is less of a chance of careless smoking accidents. Plus, almost all new vape devices have safety features built into them to insure safe charging and use. Along with mentioning vaping, West states that the fire departments are being more proactive with emphasizing fire safety and prevention.

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