Illinois Fire Losses for September
Fire losses in Illinois showed a substantial decrease durSeptember, according to the monthly summary of State Fire Marshal John G. Gamber. The loss for the month was $667,683 and is the lowest monthly loss during the last three years. The loss for September, 1922, was $1,018,305. Absence of fires of large proportions is said by the fire marshal to be responsible for the showing.
Causes which resulted in the largest losses were; spontaneous combustion, $71,310; sparks from combustion, $70690; defective or overheated flues. $47,765; lightning (not rodded), $34,730; exposure, $28,931; electricity $26,645. Class of building largest losses were; dwellings, $120 68; barns and stables, $108,670; stores, $89,289; factories, $80,016; foundries, $55,000; elevators and grain warehouses. $52,100. Five deaths and nine injuries were reported during the month from fire or burns.
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