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Friday, November 22, 2024

East Hazel Crest FD responds to 28 fires in 2016

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East Hazel Crest Fire Department responded to 48 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the South Cook News.

The calls in East Hazel Crest included 28 fires - 19 structure fires, seven vehicle fires and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $626,200 in fire loss - or about $22,364 per fire.

The department also received 20 false calls, including one malicious call and 19 other false calls.

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