This report estimates the total annual economic and social cost of fire in England using data on fires that occurred in the year ending March 2020. This significant addition to the fire economics evidence base provides an up-to-date robust and reliable estimate, which is vital in understanding the impact of fires in England. The purpose of this report is to inform policy development, operational decision-making and be a point of reference for analysts and individuals working with, and for, fire and rescue services (FRSs).