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Northern Piatt County FPD responds to 16 fires in 2018

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Northern Piatt County Fire Protection District responded to 24 calls in 2018 - 31.4 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Northern Piatt County included 16 fires - seven structure fires, three vehicle fires and six other fires.

In all, the department saw $188,000 in fire loss - or about $11,750 per fire.

The department also received eight false calls.

The Northern Piatt County Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $111,097 in 2018.

Northern Piatt County Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires87-12.5
Vehicle Fires13200
Other Fires96-33.3
Total Fires1816-11.1
Total Calls3524-31.4

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