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Friday, April 26, 2024

Eastern Prairie FPD responds to 29 fires in 2016

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Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District responded to 47 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Chambana Sun.

The calls in Eastern Prairie included 29 fires - 11 structure fires, three vehicle fires and 14 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $1,000,375 in fire loss - or about $34,496 per fire.

The department also received 18 false calls.

One fire service member was injured in fire-related incidents.

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