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Effect of three lockdowns in London: Case study for residential fires
Sayaka Suzuki1, Samuel L Manzello2
1Research & Development Division, National Research Institute of Fire and Disaster, Tokyo, Japan.
Public Health in Practice (Oxford, England)
|September 14, 2022
Summary
Residential fires increased during lockdown periods, with shifts in the timing of fires noted. These changes are linked to altered meal preparation and mealtimes during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Fire Safety Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Lockdown measures during the global pandemic significantly altered daily routines.
- Understanding the impact of these societal changes on domestic safety is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of lockdown periods on residential fire incidence.
- To analyze changes in the weekly frequency, daily timing, and estimated cost of residential fires.
Main Methods:
- An observational study utilizing an open data source.
- Introduction of a novel index to analyze weekly fire incidence, accounting for seasonality.
- Examination of temporal shifts in fire occurrences during lockdown phases.
Main Results:
- A notable increase in residential fires was observed at the commencement of each lockdown period.
- A discernible shift in the daily timing of residential fires occurred.
- These temporal shifts correlated with periods of meal preparation and mealtimes.
Conclusions:
- The observed changes in residential fires during lockdowns are associated with altered meal preparation and mealtimes.
- Adaptation to prolonged lockdown conditions and lifestyle adjustments likely contributed to these fire incidents.
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