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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English Housing Survey, 2010-2011: Household Data

Variable Details

VariableCauFire
LabelCause of recent outbreak
Responses
1 arson 30
2 pan of oil/fat catching fire 53
3 grill pan catching fire 47
4 left too close to cooker 64
5 other accident while cooking 33
6 accidents with cigarettes/cigars/pipe 15
7 accidents with matches/cig lighter 10
8 children playing with fire (not matches/lighters) 6
9 electrical equipment/wiring 49
10 heating appliances/equipment/domestic fires 22
11 blow lamps 3
12 candles 21
13 natural occurrences (lightning etc). 2
14 bonfires 5
15 fireworks 1
16 barbecue 3
17 other 27
18 not known (spontaneous only) 2
-9 does not apply 17163
-8 no answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish Housing Survey, 2010-2011: Household Data
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