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Cave-in-Rock FD responds to five fires in 2018

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Cave-in-Rock Fire District responded to five calls in 2018 - 25 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Cave-in-Rock included five fires - two structure fires, one vehicle fire and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $46,750 in fire loss - or about $9,350 per fire.

The calls resulted in one civilian fire-related injury.

Cave-in-Rock Fire District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires220
Vehicle Fires21-50
Other Fires02-
Total Fires4525
Total Calls4525

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