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Sunday, December 22, 2024

East Dundee-Countryside FPD responds to 69 fires in 2018

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East Dundee-Countryside Fire Protection District responded to 272 calls in 2018 - 20 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in East Dundee-Countryside included 69 fires - 46 structure fires, eight vehicle fires and 15 other fires. The fire department also responded to two calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $171,900 in fire loss - or about $2,491 per fire.

The department also received 201 false calls, including seven malicious calls and 194 other false calls.

The calls resulted in two civilian fire-related injuries.

East Dundee-Countryside Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires374624.3
Vehicle Fires98-11.1
Other Fires91566.7
Total Fires556925.5
Total Calls340272-20

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