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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Maroa Countryside FPD responds to 36 fires in 2018

Fire 13

Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District responded to 94 calls in 2018 - 11.3 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Maroa Countryside included 36 fires - 31 structure fires, two vehicle fires and three other fires.

In all, the department saw $2,700 in fire loss - or about $75 per fire.

The department also received 58 false calls.

The Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $119,332 in 2018.

Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires4631-32.6
Vehicle Fires32-33.3
Other Fires83-62.5
Total Fires5736-36.8
Total Calls10694-11.3

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