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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Cowden FPD responds to 15 fires in 2018

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Cowden Fire Protection District responded to 17 calls in 2018 - 22.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Cowden included 15 fires - six structure fires, two vehicle fires and seven other fires.

In all, the department saw $65,500 in fire loss - or about $4,367 per fire.

The department also received two false calls.

The Cowden Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $35,065 in 2018.

Cowden Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires36100
Vehicle Fires220
Other Fires177-58.8
Total Fires2215-31.8
Total Calls2217-22.7

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