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
2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Building Fires | 19 | 35 | 84.2 |
Vehicle Fires | 6 | 13 | 116.7 |
Other Fires | 3 | 2 | -33.3 |
Total Fires | 28 | 50 | 78.6 |
Total Calls | 62 | 71 | 14.5 |