The calls in Malta included 16 fires - nine structure fires, one vehicle fire and six other fires.
In all, the department saw $5,000 in fire loss - or about $313 per fire.
The department also received five false calls.
The Malta Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $146,006 in 2017.
Malta Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 7 | 9 | 28.6 |
| Vehicle Fires | 0 | 1 | - |
| Other fires | 4 | 6 | 50 |
| Total Fires | 11 | 16 | 45.5 |
| Total Calls | 16 | 21 | 31.2 |
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