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Compton FPD responds to 13 fires in 2018

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Compton Fire Protection Department responded to 15 calls in 2018 - 21.1 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Compton included 13 fires - seven structure fires and six other fires.

In all, the department saw $30,000 in fire loss - or about $2,308 per fire.

The department also received two false calls.

The calls resulted in one civilian non-fire death.

The Compton Fire Protection Department had an annual budget of $71,461 in 2018.

Compton Fire Protection Department fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires97-22.2
Vehicle Fires10-100
Other Fires76-14.3
Total Fires1713-23.5
Total Calls1915-21.1

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