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Lake County Gazette

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Lake Bluff FD responds to 23 fires in 2016

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Lake Bluff Fire Department responded to 182 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

The calls in Lake Bluff included 23 fires - nine 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 $1,500 in fire loss - or about $65 per fire.

The department also received 159 false calls, including one malicious call and 158 other false calls.

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