The calls in Rural Pope County included 12 fires - five structure fires, one vehicle fire and six other fires.
In all, the department saw $270,300 in fire loss - or about $22,525 per fire.
The calls resulted in one civilian non-fire injury and two civilian non-fire deaths.
The Rural Pope County Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $163,242 in 2017.
Rural Pope County Fire Protection District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 2 | 5 | 150 |
| Vehicle Fires | 7 | 1 | -85.7 |
| Other Fires | 11 | 6 | -45.5 |
| Total Fires | 20 | 12 | -40 |
| Total Calls | 20 | 12 | -40 |
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