Arson In Michigan
In Michigan, every third fire is reported as an arson or suspicious blaze. The State Fire Marshal reported that arson and suspicious blazes represent 37 percent of all fires reported in Michigan. In 2010, there were 11,326 arson/suspicious fires, compared to 11,767 during 2009.
Arson and suspicious fires cost Michigan residents over $400 milllion in 2010. These loss figures do not include indirect costs such as medical care, funeral expense, temporary shelter, business interruption, demolition, fire investigation, prosecution, court proceedings, incarcerations and increased insurance premiums.
Arson and suspicious blazes resulted in 39 deaths and another 125 injuries.