The calls in Carmi Fire/Ema included 48 fires - 14 structure fires, eight vehicle fires and 26 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $240,200 in fire loss - or about $5,004 per fire.
The department also received 16 false calls.
The calls resulted in one civilian fire-related death.
Carmi Fire/Ema fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 16 | 14 | -12.5 |
| Vehicle Fires | 3 | 8 | 166.7 |
| Other Fires | 25 | 26 | 4 |
| Total Fires | 44 | 48 | 9.1 |
| Total Calls | 52 | 65 | 25 |
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