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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Tilden FPD responds to 16 fires in 2016

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Tilden Fire Protection District responded to 17 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SW Illinois News.

The calls in Tilden included 16 fires - eight structure fires, two vehicle fires and five other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $35,750 in fire loss - or about $2,234 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

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