The calls in Sangamon Valley included seven fires - five structure fires and two other fires.
In all, the department saw $40,000 in fire loss - or about $5,714 per fire.
The calls resulted in one civilian fire-related death.
The Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $149,500 in 2017.
Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 4 | 5 | 25 |
| Vehicle Fires | 1 | 0 | -100 |
| Other fires | 8 | 2 | -75 |
| Total Fires | 13 | 7 | -46.2 |
| Total Calls | 22 | 7 | -68.2 |
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