The Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department had a very busy year in 2017, responding to 131 calls for assistance, up from 113 in 2016 - this represents a 16 per cent overall increase. Motor vehicle incidents led the way in 2017 with 37 responses while alarms activated came second, with 26 calls. Burns Lake experienced one major structure fire in 2017, with damages estimated at over $100,000 to a house on Government Street. (Lakes District News file photo)
The Burns Lake Fire and Rescue Department had a very busy year in 2017, responding to 131 calls for assistance, up from 113 in 2016 - this represents a 16 per cent overall increase. Motor vehicle incidents led the way in 2017 with 37 responses while alarms activated came second, with 26 calls. Burns Lake experienced one major structure fire in 2017, with damages estimated at over $100,000 to a house on Government Street. (Lakes District News file photo)
