The calls in Gorham included 15 fires - four structure fires, nine vehicle fires and two other fires.
In all, the department saw $172,500 in fire loss - or about $11,500 per fire.
The department also received one false call.
The calls resulted in one civilian non-fire death.
Gorham Volunteer Fire Department fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 2 | 4 | 100 |
| Vehicle Fires | 2 | 9 | 350 |
| Other Fires | 6 | 2 | -66.7 |
| Total Fires | 10 | 15 | 50 |
| Total Calls | 10 | 16 | 60 |
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