The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging people to be aware during National Burn Awareness Week. The official dates are February 4-10.
This year, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is emphasizing flammable liquid burns. According to the Fire Marshal, flammable liquids ignite easily and can burn with extreme rapidity. A flammable liquid is determined by the flash point of the material. Flash point is defined as the temperature in which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air. Gasoline, kerosene, and even cooking oil are good examples of a flammable liquid.
In 2022, Washington State experienced thirty-five fatalities from causes listed as unintentional.