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Little Wabash FPD responds to 25 fires in 2017

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Little Wabash Fire Protection District responded to 31 calls in 2017 - 72.2 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Little Wabash included 25 fires - seven structure fires, six vehicle fires and 12 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $392,700 in fire loss - or about $15,708 per fire.

The department also received five false calls.

The Little Wabash Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $92,736 in 2017.

Little Wabash Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires17600
Vehicle Fires5620
Other fires612100
Total Fires1225108.3
Total Calls183172.2

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