Table 5

Lighters involved in fires ignited by children younger than age 5, 1997–99

Lighter typeNo of firesLighters collectedLighters not collected
Note: When lighters were not collected, types were identified by the fire service based on discussion with the occupants.
Total19110091
Cigarette1447173
    Disposable906921
    Refillable211
    Unknown52151
Multipurpose462917
Unknown101