The department says such a system is still several year away.

The fire was under control in 37 minutes, the department said.

About half were held for more than 30 days, the department said.

Those prices are now 9.8 percent higher than a year ago, nearly four times the 1993 increase, the department said.

The department said it needed more information on the matter.

The rate rose in every part of the country, the department said.

Even with the increase, the department said, the amount would be below the national average of $1.06.

But the department said it would not take action until after next week's meeting.

The department says more than 10,000 cases have been paid.

Asked about the reports three months ago, the department said it could not find them.