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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

West Salem Rural FPD responds to 10 fires in 2018

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West Salem Rural Fire Protection District responded to 11 calls in 2018 - 56 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in West Salem Rural included 10 fires - six structure fires, two vehicle fires and two other fires.

In all, the department saw $8,300 in fire loss - or about $830 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

West Salem Rural Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires76-14.3
Vehicle Fires92-77.8
Other Fires92-77.8
Total Fires2510-60
Total Calls2511-56

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