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Merrionette Park FD responds to 17 fires in 2016

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Merrionette Park Fire Department responded to 55 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the South Cook News.

The calls in Merrionette Park included 17 fires - 13 structure fires, one vehicle fire and two other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $71,500 in fire loss - or about $4,206 per fire.

The department also received 38 false calls, including one malicious call and 37 other false calls.

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