Home Fires Involving Microwave Ovens (2006-2010)
November 8, 2012During 2006-2010, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 7,300 home structure fires per year in which a microwave oven was involved in ignition. These fires caused an annual average of less than 10 civilian deaths, 150 civilian injuries, and $31 million in direct property damage.