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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Pittsburg VFD responds to eight fires in 2018

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Pittsburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to nine calls in 2018 - 80 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Pittsburg included eight fires - five structure fires and three other fires.

In all, the department saw $2,150,000 in fire loss - or about $268,750 per fire.

The department also received one false call.

Pittsburg Volunteer Fire Department fire incidents
20172018Year-over-year change (%)
Building Fires15400
Vehicle Fires00-
Other Fires43-25
Total Fires5860
Total Calls5980

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