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East Hazel Crest FD responds to 50 fires in 2018

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East Hazel Crest Fire District responded to 71 calls in 2018 - 14.5 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in East Hazel Crest included 50 fires - 35 structure fires, 13 vehicle fires and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $115,250 in fire loss - or about $2,305 per fire.

The department also received 21 false calls.

One fire service member was injured in fire-related incidents.

East Hazel Crest Fire District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires193584.2
Vehicle Fires613116.7
Other Fires32-33.3
Total Fires285078.6
Total Calls627114.5

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