Sound the Alarm: Pants Do Catch Fire; CPSC Urges Seniors to Stay Vigilant About Clothing Fire Safety
Seniors are 16% of the population, but they account for 77% of the deaths from clothing fires.
- Seniors are 16% of the population, but they account for 77% of the deaths from clothing fires.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to sound the alarm on this sobering statistic, by reminding our senior community to stay vigilant about fire safety.
- "And the loose clothing often favored by seniors can catch fire especially easily," he added.
- But you may be surprised to know that burning trash, grass and debris outdoors is also a leading cause of clothing fire injuries to seniors.