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Apple River FPD responds to nine fires in 2017

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Apple River Fire Protection District responded to 10 calls in 2017 - 11.1 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Apple River included nine fires - six structure fires, one vehicle fire and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $15,000 in fire loss - or about $1,667 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

The Apple River Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $65,183 in 2017.

Apple River Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires5620
Vehicle Fires01-
Other fires32-33.3
Total Fires8912.5
Total Calls91011.1

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