The calls in Berkeley included 42 fires - 19 structure fires, 17 vehicle fires and six other fires.
In all, the department saw $728,922 in fire loss - or about $17,355 per fire.
The department also received 127 false calls, including three malicious calls and 124 other false calls.
The calls resulted in two civilian fire-related deaths.
Berkeley Fire District fire incidents
| 2017 | 2018 | Year-over-year change (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Fires | 33 | 19 | -42.4 |
| Vehicle Fires | 6 | 17 | 183.3 |
| Other Fires | 4 | 6 | 50 |
| Total Fires | 43 | 42 | -2.3 |
| Total Calls | 129 | 169 | 31 |
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