The calls in Buncombe included 13 fires - seven structure fires, one vehicle fire and five other fires.
In all, the department saw $5,000 in fire loss - or about $385 per fire.
The department also received three false calls.
Buncombe Volunteer Fire Department fire incidents
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 3 | 7 | 133.3 |
| Vehicle Fires | 2 | 1 | -50 |
| Other fires | 4 | 5 | 25 |
| Total Fires | 9 | 13 | 44.4 |
| Total Calls | 9 | 16 | 77.8 |
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