Ogle-Lee Fire Protection District responded to 57 calls in 2017 - 50 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
The calls in Ogle-Lee included 42 fires - 20 structure fires, five vehicle fires and 17 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $285,400 in fire loss - or about $6,795 per fire.
The department also received 14 false calls.
Ogle-Lee Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 16 | 20 | 25 |
| Vehicle Fires | 6 | 5 | -16.7 |
| Other fires | 5 | 17 | 240 |
| Total Fires | 27 | 42 | 55.6 |
| Total Calls | 38 | 57 | 50 |
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