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Fox River Grove FPD responds to 56 fires in 2017

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Fox River Grove Fire Protection District responded to 101 calls in 2017 - 42.3 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Fox River Grove included 56 fires - 38 structure fires, two vehicle fires and 16 other fires.

In all, the department saw $65,700 in fire loss - or about $1,173 per fire.

The department also received 45 false calls.

The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $1,539,607 in 2017.

Fox River Grove Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires283835.7
Vehicle Fires220
Other fires111645.5
Total Fires415636.6
Total Calls7110142.3

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