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Galatia VFD responds to six fires in 2018

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Galatia Volunteer Fire Department responded to six calls in 2018 - 60 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Galatia included six fires - three structure fires, one vehicle fire and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $14,999 in fire loss - or about $2,500 per fire.

Galatia Volunteer Fire Department fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires93-66.7
Vehicle Fires110
Other Fires220
Total Fires126-50
Total Calls156-60

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