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Petersburg FD responds to seven fires in 2018

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Petersburg Fire District responded to 21 calls in 2018 - 22.2 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Petersburg included seven fires - five structure fires and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $12,500 in fire loss - or about $1,786 per fire.

The department also received 14 false calls.

The Petersburg Fire District had an annual budget of $130,039 in 2018.

Petersburg Fire District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires550
Vehicle Fires20-100
Other Fires32-33.3
Total Fires107-30
Total Calls2721-22.2

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