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South Roxana FPD responds to 20 fires in 2016

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South Roxana Fire Protection District responded to 37 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

The calls in South Roxana included 20 fires - eight structure fires, four vehicle fires and six other fires. The fire department also responded to two calls for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $36,000 in fire loss - or about $1,800 per fire.

The department also received 17 false calls.

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