This section contains data-led reports analysing UK fire service incident records.
Each report examines a specific theme, location or risk category using published incident data, with clear methodology, exclusions and source attribution. The focus is on identifying patterns, trends and areas of persistent risk, rather than providing guidance or commentary.
Reports are intended for reference by journalists, analysts, industry professionals and organisations seeking evidence-based insight drawn from official fire service data.
Electrical Appliance Fires Across West Yorkshire (2020-24)
Electrical Appliance Fires Across the West Midlands (2020-24)
About the GetTesting Reports Library
The GetTesting reports section has been created to provide structured, evidence-based analysis of fire incident data from across the United Kingdom. Using information released by fire and rescue services, government bodies and other public authorities, these reports aim to identify recurring trends, emerging risks and long-term patterns relating to fire safety, electrical incidents and property protection.
Unlike general news articles or opinion pieces, these reports are designed to focus on the underlying data itself. Wherever possible, figures are presented alongside methodology notes, exclusions, definitions and contextual limitations to help readers understand how the findings were produced and what the data does — and does not — demonstrate.
How the Data is Used
Many of the reports published by GetTesting are built using incident data obtained through Freedom of Information requests, open government datasets and published fire service records. Data is reviewed, categorised and analysed to help identify themes such as:
- Electrical appliance related fires
- Seasonal fire trends
- Property type patterns
- Commercial and residential fire risks
- Ignition source analysis
- Casualty and injury trends
- Regional incident comparisons
- Long-term changes in fire incident frequency
The intention is to make complex incident data more accessible while retaining transparency around methodology and interpretation.
Who These Reports Are For
The GetTesting reports library is intended to be a useful reference point for journalists, safety professionals, researchers, facilities managers, insurers, enforcement bodies, housing providers and organisations with an interest in fire safety and risk management.
Reports may also be useful for businesses reviewing internal safety policies, assessing recurring risks within specific environments, or seeking better understanding of how electrical and fire-related incidents occur across different regions and property types.
Independent Data-Led Analysis
The reports published within this section are intended to support informed discussion and evidence-led decision making. They should not be interpreted as formal fire safety guidance, legal advice or enforcement instruction.
All efforts are made to accurately represent the source material used within each report. Individual reports may contain their own limitations, assumptions or exclusions depending on the quality and scope of the available data.
