A statistic released by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs says in 2017 more than 1.3 million fires killed 3,400 and hurt 14,000 more.
According to the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation, fire departments in the U.S. respond to more than 1,000 home fires each day, about one every 86 seconds.
Eau Claire Fire Rescue Chief Allyn Bertrang says they are asking families to create and practice an emergency escape plan.
"What we are encouraging this year with fire prevention is having an escape plan and practice it, even the children."
Fire prevention week started in 1922 as a way to promote emergency preparedness.