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Petersburg Community FPD responds to 20 fires in 2017

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Petersburg Community Fire Protection District responded to 31 calls in 2017 - 24.4 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Petersburg Community included 20 fires - six structure fires, two vehicle fires and 12 other fires.

In all, the department saw $10,000 in fire loss - or about $500 per fire.

The department also received 11 false calls.

The Petersburg Community Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $143,584 in 2017.

Petersburg Community Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires5620
Vehicle Fires62-66.7
Other fires91233.3
Total Fires20200
Total Calls4131-24.4

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