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Sparta FD responds to 23 fires in 2017

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Sparta Fire Department responded to 34 calls in 2017 - 26.1 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Sparta included 23 fires - six structure fires, two vehicle fires and 15 other fires.

In all, the department saw $17,300 in fire loss - or about $752 per fire.

The department also received 11 false calls.

Sparta Fire Department fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires106-40
Vehicle Fires52-60
Other fires715114.3
Total Fires22234.5
Total Calls4634-26.1

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