Olney Fire Department responded to 105 calls in 2017 - 26.5 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
The calls in Olney included 65 fires - 25 structure fires, four vehicle fires and 36 other fires.
In all, the department saw $1,628,920 in fire loss - or about $25,060 per fire.
The department also received 40 false calls.
Olney Fire Department fire incidents
2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Structure Fires | 27 | 25 | -7.4 |
Vehicle Fires | 8 | 4 | -50 |
Other fires | 10 | 36 | 260 |
Total Fires | 45 | 65 | 44.4 |
Total Calls | 83 | 105 | 26.5 |