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Petersburg Community FPD responds to 30 fires in 2018

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Petersburg Community Fire Protection District responded to 44 calls in 2018 - 15.8 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Petersburg Community included 30 fires - 12 structure fires, two vehicle fires and 16 other fires.

In all, the department saw $163,900 in fire loss - or about $5,463 per fire.

The department also received 14 false calls.

The Petersburg Community Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $130,039 in 2018.

Petersburg Community Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires91233.3
Vehicle Fires220
Other Fires15166.7
Total Fires263015.4
Total Calls384415.8

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