The Hartford released its ranking of the 100 U.S. cities with the highest home fire risk this week.
According to The Hartford Home Fire Index, the top five cities are: Detroit, Michigan; Shreveport, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Flint, Michigan and Richmond, Virginia.
The index is based on an analysis of the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident Reporting System and a survey conducted by The Hartford on fire safety and prevention behaviors among the general population.
The survey reveals that while Americans are prepared for a fire, many engage in behaviors that put them at risk. In the past year: