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Fires in two boarding facilities kill 34 residents.

S W Hill, R Best

    Fire Journal (Boston, Mass.)
    |June 10, 1982
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    Boarding home fires pose a significant risk, with recent incidents causing numerous fatalities. This highlights the urgent need for improved fire safety in residential care facilities nationwide.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Fire Safety Engineering
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Boarding home fires have resulted in substantial loss of life.
    • Recent tragedies include a Naperville facility fire killing three and a New Jersey home fire killing 31.
    • Over the past three years, 138 residents have died in boarding home fires across the United States.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical fire safety issues in residential care facilities.
    • To underscore the vulnerability of residents in these settings.
    • To advocate for enhanced fire prevention measures in boarding homes.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of reported boarding home fire incidents and fatalities.
    • Review of statistics on the number of facilities and residents nationwide.
    • Case study examination of specific fatal fires.

    Main Results:

    • 138 resident deaths attributed to boarding home fires in the last three years.
    • 300,000 boarding homes in the U.S. house approximately two million residents.
    • High-profile incidents demonstrate a pattern of severe consequences.

    Conclusions:

    • There is an urgent need for comprehensive fire safety improvements in U.S. boarding homes.
    • Enhanced regulations and resident safety protocols are critical.
    • Preventing future tragedies requires immediate attention to fire safety in residential care settings.

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