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Oregon Main ST responds to 41 fires in 2017

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Oregon Main Station responded to 63 calls in 2017 - 31.2 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Oregon Main included 41 fires - 15 structure fires, three vehicle fires and 23 other fires.

In all, the department saw $50,502 in fire loss - or about $1,232 per fire.

The department also received 22 false calls, including one malicious call and 21 other false calls.

Oregon Main Station fire incidents

20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires14157.1
Vehicle Fires2350
Other fires923155.6
Total Fires254164
Total Calls486331.2

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