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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Carrier Mills FD responds to 37 fires in 2016

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Carrier Mills Fire Department responded to 41 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SE Illinois News.

The calls in Carrier Mills included 37 fires - 17 structure fires, two vehicle fires and 17 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $169,000 in fire loss - or about $4,568 per fire.

The department also received four false calls.

The calls resulted in one civilian fire-related injury. Additionally, three fire service members were injured in fire-related incidents.

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