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Lincolnwood FD responds to 26 fires in 2018

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Lincolnwood Fire District responded to 513 calls in 2018 - 50 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Lincolnwood included 26 fires - five structure fires, seven vehicle fires and 14 other fires. The fire department also responded to five calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $258,500 in fire loss - or about $9,942 per fire.

The department also received 482 false calls, including one malicious call and 481 other false calls.

Lincolnwood Fire District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires75-28.6
Vehicle Fires37133.3
Other Fires514180
Total Fires152673.3
Total Calls34251350

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