LIMA — The Lima Fire Department saw a 40% increase in building fires in 2022 compared to its 10-year average, the department announced Sunday on its Facebook page.
The LFD handled 113 building fires last year, compared to a 10-year average of 80.4.
The department also handled 6,110 total calls in 2022, an average of 16.7 calls per day. That includes 3,385 emergency medical service calls.
