Most fires which broke out in the French Concession during the month of January occurred between 6 p.m. and midnight according to the monthly report of the French Concession fire brigade. In all, a total of 38 calls was received during the month, 13 of which did not require the presence of the firemen because the flames had been extinguished before their arrival, Only five false alarms were received during the entire month, while a total of ten fires were extinguished by the fire brigade.
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