Florida recorded the lowest residential arson rate in July among all U.S. states, averaging 17.8 incidents per year from 2021 through 2025, about one per 586,000 homes, roughly one‑sixth of the national average. The analysis, conducted by Besroi Roofing and Siding using FBI Crime Data Explorer data, ranked Florida first, ahead of New Jersey, while neighboring Georgia and Alabama showed rates four and ten times higher, respectively. The report was released as residents prepare for Independence Day celebrations, and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson along with the Florida Forest Service urged responsible use of fireworks despite easing drought conditions, noting that wildfire season remains ongoing. The data indicate a relatively low risk of intentional or accidental residential fires in Florida during the holiday period, though officials continue to recommend caution.