By WKTV Staff
One person is dead after a house fire early this morning in the 2300 block of Collingwood Avenue SW.
At approximately 4:45 a.m. on April 18, 2024, the Wyoming Fire Department responded to a report of a fully involved structure fire at a residence in the 2300 block of Collingwood Avenue SW.
When firefighters arrived at the residence, they discovered that the fire had already spread through a
significant portion of the home. Firefighters began extinguishing the flames while simultaneously
searching for anyone that might be inside the home.
After the flames had adequately been controlled, firefighters discovered a body in the upper level of the house. The body has been identified as that of 42-year-old Sarah Martin, the sole resident of the home.
Fire investigation ongoing
At this point the cause of the fire has not been determined. The Wyoming Fire Inspector is working with
State Police Fire Investigators to determine the origin point and cause of the fire. Wyoming Police Detectives are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this fire and will be working with Fire Investigators to determine whether or not foul play is involved.
During this incident, the Wyoming Fire Department received mutual aid from both the Grand Rapids and
Grandville Fire Departments. We are grateful for these partnerships and for their assistance.
Anyone with any information regarding this fire is asked to contact Wyoming Police Detectives at 616-
530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345; 1-866-774-2345; or https://www.silentobserver.org.
