The calls in Lake Bluff included 29 fires - 16 structure fires, three vehicle fires and 10 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.
In all, the department saw $850 in fire loss - or about $29 per fire.
The department also received 154 false calls.
Lake Bluff Fire Department fire incidents
| 2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Fires | 9 | 16 | 77.8 |
| Vehicle Fires | 6 | 3 | -50 |
| Other fires | 7 | 10 | 42.9 |
| Total Fires | 22 | 29 | 31.8 |
| Total Calls | 182 | 184 | 1.1 |
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