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Wenona FPD responds to 27 fires in 2017

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Wenona Fire Protection District responded to 28 calls in 2017 - 40 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Wenona included 27 fires - seven structure fires, three vehicle fires and 17 other fires.

In all, the department saw $18,800 in fire loss - or about $696 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

The Wenona Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $178,910 in 2017.

Wenona Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires37133.3
Vehicle Fires43-25
Other fires131730.8
Total Fires202735
Total Calls202840

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