The calls in Fox River Countryside included 47 fires - 15 structure fires, six vehicle fires and 26 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $746,550 in fire loss - or about $15,884 per fire.
The department also received 194 false calls, including seven malicious calls and 187 other false calls.
The calls resulted in four civilian fire-related injuries.
Fox River Countryside Fire-Rescue District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 24 | 15 | -37.5 |
| Vehicle Fires | 9 | 6 | -33.3 |
| Other Fires | 28 | 26 | -7.1 |
| Total Fires | 61 | 47 | -23 |
| Total Calls | 222 | 242 | 9 |
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