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Leaf River FPD responds to 24 fires in 2018

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Leaf River Fire Protection District responded to 25 calls in 2018 - 78.6 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Leaf River included 24 fires - 17 structure fires and seven other fires.

In all, the department saw $35,077 in fire loss - or about $1,462 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

The Leaf River Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $341,644 in 2018.

Leaf River Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires817112.5
Vehicle Fires10-100
Other Fires4775
Total Fires132484.6
Total Calls142578.6

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