Oglesby Fire Protection District responded to 32 calls in 2017 - 25.6 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
The calls in Oglesby included 17 fires - five structure fires, two vehicle fires and 10 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $108,000 in fire loss - or about $6,353 per fire.
The department also received 14 false calls.
Oglesby Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 7 | 5 | -28.6 |
| Vehicle Fires | 4 | 2 | -50 |
| Other fires | 15 | 10 | -33.3 |
| Total Fires | 26 | 17 | -34.6 |
| Total Calls | 43 | 32 | -25.6 |
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