Ignition Propensity Of Cannabis (Marijuana) Cigarettes, International Symposium on Fire Investigations Science and Technology, National Association of Fire Investigators

It is well known that cigarettes are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States.1 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that in 2011 alone, there were over 90,000 smoking-related fires, contributing to over 540 civilian deaths, 1,640 civilian injuries, and $621 million in direct property damage. However, the NFPA statistics, collected from The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and the NFPA annual survey, define “Smoking Materials” as lighted tobacco products (typically tobacco cigarettes). There is little to no data regarding fires caused by cannabis, or what will hereafter be referred to as marijuana cigarettes.