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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Cave Eastern FPD responds to 19 fires in 2016

Fire 13

Cave Eastern Fire Protection District responded to 21 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SW Illinois News.

The calls in Cave Eastern included 19 fires - seven structure fires, four vehicle fires and seven other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $295,250 in fire loss - or about $15,539 per fire.

The department also received two false calls.

The calls resulted in five civilian non-fire deaths.

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