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
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 10 | 6 | -40 |
| Vehicle Fires | 5 | 2 | -60 |
| Other fires | 7 | 15 | 114.3 |
| Total Fires | 22 | 23 | 4.5 |
| Total Calls | 46 | 34 | -26.1 |
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