Oxford Central Fire Protection District responded to 15 calls in 2017 - 21.1 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
The calls in Oxford included 14 fires - four structure fires, one vehicle fire and nine other fires.
In all, the department saw $17,000 in fire loss - or about $1,214 per fire.
The department also received one false call.
Oxford Central Fire Protection District fire incidents
2016 | 2017 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Structure Fires | 5 | 4 | -20 |
Vehicle Fires | 2 | 1 | -50 |
Other fires | 8 | 9 | 12.5 |
Total Fires | 15 | 14 | -6.7 |
Total Calls | 19 | 15 | -21.1 |