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Fulton FPD responds to 29 fires in 2017

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Fulton Fire Protection District responded to 50 calls in 2017 - 13.6 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Fulton included 29 fires - 15 structure fires, four vehicle fires and 10 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $23,000 in fire loss - or about $793 per fire.

The department also received 20 false calls.

Fulton Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires14157.1
Vehicle Fires24100
Other fires510100
Total Fires212938.1
Total Calls445013.6

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