House Fires due to Electrical Faults

Request

The number of house fires in the area due to electrical faults.

 

1) I would like to request the number of house fires over the last five years that were due to an electrical fault.



2) If it is possible I would also like this broken up by town in your authority.

Decision

Response:

 

1-2. Please see data in the attached spreadsheet.

Reference number
16942709
Date request received
19 June 2026
Date of decision
17 July 2026