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White Hall VFD responds to 33 fires in 2017

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White Hall Volunteer Fire Department responded to 41 calls in 2017 - 51.9 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in White Hall included 33 fires - 14 structure fires, six vehicle fires and 13 other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $712,200 in fire loss - or about $21,582 per fire.

The department also received seven false calls.

White Hall Volunteer Fire Department fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires101440
Vehicle Fires26200
Other fires91344.4
Total Fires213357.1
Total Calls274151.9

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