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Limestone TWP FPD responds to 24 fires in 2017

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Limestone Township Fire Protection District responded to 66 calls in 2017 - 13.8 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Limestone included 24 fires - eight structure fires, two vehicle fires and 14 other fires.

In all, the department saw $42,500 in fire loss - or about $1,771 per fire.

The department also received 42 false calls.

Limestone Township Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires168-50
Vehicle Fires52-60
Other fires14140
Total Fires3524-31.4
Total Calls586613.8

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