Fires when using the Tokyo Gas Stove Increased in April and May 7:11 on August 2
In April and May, the number of fires in Tokyo decreased in April and May due to the spread of new coronavirus infection, but the number of home fires increased, especially when using a gas stove. I understood that The Tokyo Fire Department has said that the number has increased as more people spend their time at home, and they are calling for caution when handling fire during stay home.
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, the number of fires that occurred in Tokyo for the half year from January to June was 1910, the smallest since 1960, when we started collecting statistics.
Of these, 565 fires were declared in April and May, when emergency declarations were issued, a decrease of nearly 150 from the average of the past five years.
Of these, there were 278 "fires" in April and May, 20 more than the average over the past five years.
Looking at the causes of housing fires, 80 fires in April and May seemed to be caused by misfires when using a gas stove, which is 18 more than the average for the past 5 years. ..
The Tokyo Fire Department said that the number of people spending their time at home ahead of going out increased, and called for them to "be careful when handling stay-home fire, such as keeping an eye on the stove that has lit a fire." I will.