Alarming Trends in Fire and Traffic Incident Statistics in Ukraine
On average, Ukraine records around 240 fire incidents daily, resulting in approximately four fatalities and five injuries.
This information was shared by Roman Tsiren, head of the Department for Emergency Situation Prevention at the State Emergency Service, during a briefing at the "Media Center Ukraine."
According to Tsiren, these figures indicate a "worrisome trend" when viewed annually.
"Annually, around two thousand citizens die from fires alone, and about five thousand may be injured,” emphasized the representative of the SES.
The SES has also urged Ukrainians to refrain from lighting bonfires during the Easter celebrations.
"Our country has suffered greatly from explosive devices. Some areas have been de-occupied, but many dangerous items are still found there.
Given the significant rise in environmental fires, I do not recommend starting fires in forests and parks, as we have seen a 68% increase in such incidents this year," explained Roman Tsiren.
Losses from emergencies also include fatalities and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, Tsiren stated.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, nearly 26,000 accidents occurred in 2024, resulting in more than 3,200 fatalities and over 32,000 injuries. This represents a 5-9% increase compared to 2023.
Alexey Biloshytsky, the first deputy head of the patrol police department, noted that the most common cause of accidents with casualties is speeding, accounting for nearly 39.4% of such cases.
Other common factors contributing to accidents include violations of maneuvering rules, crossing intersections and pedestrian crossings, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol.
"If we also consider traffic accidents that claim six thousand of our citizens' lives, these are colossal human losses we are facing," concluded the head of the emergency prevention department.
It is worth noting that only 55 Ukrainians lost their lives due to domestic fires in the first six days of 2025. The fires were caused by short circuits, improper use of heating devices, and careless handling of fire, including smoking in bed while intoxicated.
