[Analysis of severe fire disaster in five years (1989-1993) in China]

The aim of this study was to analyze epidemiological characteristics of burn caused by severe fire disaster. The results of this study showed that a total 21,228 people were burned, 10,428 cases died and RMB 3320 millions yuan were lost in those fire disasters occurring in five years (from 1989 to 1993) in this country. The principal causes of the fire disaster were faults in administration and operations against regulations.

In order to prevent fire disaster propaganda should be carried out, jurisdiction should be enforced, active "law of fire control" and the program of constructive administration should be implemented. Those who are working in burn care should also participate in work of fire control and devote much attention to the investigation of burn epidemiology.