According to the Ministry of Interior, over 2,000 fires were reported across the emirates in the UAE last year. Although most were limited and minor, around 66% were in residential buildings, and the number of blazes in residential units, including villas and apartment blocks, increased by 8.4 percent from the previous year. The major causes of fire in residential units come from the kitchen, although smoking, burning incense, improper storage of flammable material, and inappropriate electrical equipment are also major contributors to fires at home.