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Venice FD responds to 18 fires in 2017

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Venice Fire Department responded to 22 calls in 2017 - 55.1 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Venice included 18 fires - nine structure fires, two vehicle fires and seven other fires. The fire department also responded to one call for ruptures, explosions or overheating.

In all, the department saw $140,200 in fire loss - or about $7,789 per fire.

The department also received three false calls.

Venice Fire Department fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires249-62.5
Vehicle Fires112-81.8
Other fires87-12.5
Total Fires4318-58.1
Total Calls4922-55.1

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