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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Osco FPD responds to 24 fires in 2018

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O'Sco Fire Protection Department responded to 25 calls in 2018 - 38.9 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Osco included 24 fires - 11 structure fires, six vehicle fires and seven other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $141,000 in fire loss - or about $5,875 per fire.

O'Sco Fire Protection Department fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires211450
Vehicle Fires4650
Other Fires107-30
Total Fires162450
Total Calls182538.9

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