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Arthur FPD responds to 15 fires in 2018

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Arthur Fire Protection District responded to 32 calls in 2018 - 166.7 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Arthur included 15 fires - seven structure fires, one vehicle fire and seven other fires.

In all, the department saw $41,000 in fire loss - or about $2,733 per fire.

The department also received 17 false calls, including two malicious calls and 15 other false calls.

The Arthur Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $603,611 in 2017.

Arthur Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires4775
Vehicle Fires41-75
Other Fires4775
Total Fires121525
Total Calls1232166.7

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