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McKeesport Fire Department released its report for October.
Firefighters responded to 81 calls in the month, fire Chief Kevin Lust said. Calls included 17 fires, including four structure fires totaling $11,500 in losses, four kitchen fires, six trash or rubbish fires and one basement fire.
In addition, firefighters responded to 21 rescue or emergency medical incidents, including nine motor-vehicle accidents and one river-rescue.
The fire department made 10 service calls, responded to 11 false alarms, and investigated 15 calls for hazards, including carbon-monoxide alarms and short-circuited wiring.