Chambana Sun

Savoy Fire Department responded to 142 calls in 2018 - 23.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Savoy included 73 fires - 64 structure fires, three vehicle fires and six other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $1,925 in fire loss - or about $26 per fire.

The department also received 68 false calls, including two malicious calls and 66 other false calls.

	2017	2018	Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires	91	64	-29.7
Vehicle Fires	5	3	-40
Other Fires	8	6	-25
Total Fires	104	73	-29.8
Total Calls	186	142	-23.7