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Lanark FPD responds to 28 fires in 2017

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Lanark Fire Protection District responded to 36 calls in 2017 - 140 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Lanark included 28 fires - 18 structure fires, one vehicle fire and nine other fires.

In all, the department saw $48,000 in fire loss - or about $1,714 per fire.

The department also received eight false calls.

The calls resulted in one civilian non-fire injury.

The Lanark Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $427,444 in 2017.

Lanark Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires618200
Vehicle Fires110
Other fires5980
Total Fires1228133.3
Total Calls1536140

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