Bloomington Fire Dept. responds to over 200 calls in four-day span

Posted on July 16, 2024
The department has 120 members operating out of five stations. (Photo courtesy: BFD)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Thanks to humid conditions and severe storms, the Bloomington Fire Department has responded to over 200 calls over the past four days.

According to a news release, the department responded to several fire alarms due to lightning disrupting electricity.

Additionally, the department responded to numerous serious medical emergences along with nine structure fires.

Over the four-day span, the department said most of the calls were from falls, breathing problems, and individuals battling sickness.

“The weather has people outside more active,” BFD Captain and Public Information Officer Frank Friend said in a news release. “This contributed to an increase in traumatic injuries. People are reminded to use tools to remove branches and limbs safely and use caution while operating these tools from a ladder or elevated platform.”

On a normal day, the department responds to around 30 calls; however, over the last four days, it has responded to an average of 50 calls per day.

The department has 120 members operating out of five stations.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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