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Somonauk FPD responds to 14 fires in 2017

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Somonauk Fire Protection District responded to 29 calls in 2017 - 32.6 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Somonauk included 14 fires - four structure fires, two vehicle fires and eight other fires.

In all, the department saw $52,500 in fire loss - or about $3,750 per fire.

The department also received 15 false calls.

The Somonauk Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $948,861 in 2017.

Somonauk Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires74-42.9
Vehicle Fires12100
Other fires7814.3
Total Fires1514-6.7
Total Calls4329-32.6

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