Total Fires
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 10.0% compared to the previous year.
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Official statistics from the UK fire and rescue services. Explore incident rates, response times, and casualty figures by fire authority.
Data current as of year ending September 2025
North West
3,899
Primary Fires
94% vs England
589
Casualties
92% vs England
6:55
Avg Response
16% vs England
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 10.0% compared to the previous year.
Deaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
589
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service↓ 5.3% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 14.1% compared to the previous year.
Average time from call to first appliance arriving at dwelling fires
6:55
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service↑ 5.3% since 2021/09
England: 8:13
Average response time in Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is 16% below the national average.
Primary fires attended by fire and rescue services
England trend: 61,610 → 66,866
Total fires increased by 10.0% compared to the previous year.
Deaths and non-fatal casualties from primary fires
589
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service↓ 5.3% since 2021/09
England: 7,096
Fire fatalities and casualties increased by 14.1% compared to the previous year.
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