Ordered specimen cluster analysis on fires in China

  Objective   To reveal the objective law of fire in China.

  Methods   Ordered specimen cluster analysis and descriptive analysis were used to review fire statistics of China from 1950 to 2003.

  Results   To classify 54 years into 5 stages according to the result of ordered specimen cluster analysis.The fire character istics of every stage were influenced by socioeconomic factors.On the whole, fire situation was more seriously along with the development of economy.

  Conclusion   Our country is experiencing quick economical development and fire situation is very serious.It is necessary to prevent and control fire in veiw of fire risk factors.