The calls in Massac County included 67 fires - 31 structure fires, 18 vehicle fires and 18 other fires. The fire department also responded to five calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $932,500 in fire loss - or about $13,918 per fire.
The department also received seven false calls.
The Massac County Fire District had an annual budget of $481,844 in 2017.
Massac County Fire District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 12 | 31 | 158.3 |
| Vehicle Fires | 9 | 18 | 100 |
| Other Fires | 36 | 18 | -50 |
| Total Fires | 57 | 67 | 17.5 |
| Total Calls | 64 | 79 | 23.4 |
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