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Aurora TWP FPD responds to 25 fires in 2018

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Aurora Township Fire Protection District responded to 57 calls in 2018 - 6.6 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Aurora included 25 fires - 10 structure fires, five vehicle fires and 10 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $27,200 in fire loss - or about $1,088 per fire.

The department also received 31 false calls.

Aurora Township Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires1210-16.7
Vehicle Fires85-37.5
Other Fires1610-37.5
Total Fires3625-30.6
Total Calls6157-6.6

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