Table 5
Lighters involved in fires ignited by children younger than age 5, 1997–99
| Lighter type | No of fires | Lighters collected | Lighters not collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note: When lighters were not collected, types were identified by the fire service based on discussion with the occupants. | |||
| Total | 191 | 100 | 91 |
| Cigarette | 144 | 71 | 73 |
| Disposable | 90 | 69 | 21 |
| Refillable | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | 52 | 1 | 51 |
| Multipurpose | 46 | 29 | 17 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 |
