fire investigation - WKTV Journal

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.

The Wyoming Fire Department is investigating a recent structure fire in a large commercial building (Courtesy photo)

By Wyoming Fire Department

Firemen from four departments responded to the scene of the fire (Courtesy, pxhere.com)

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Feb. 28, the Wyoming Fire Department responded to a structure fire in a large commercial building in the 5200 block of South Division Ave.

The first arriving fire units observed heavy fire and smoke conditions coming from within the building. There were no reported injuries because of the fire.

The Wyoming Fire Department was notified of this fire from a passerby who stopped to call 911. There were reports of two explosions and flames coming from the building.

Given this information, Wyoming Fire requested assistance from neighboring departments including the Grand Rapids Fire Department, Kentwood Fire Department and Cutlerville Fire Department. With this added response, the 35 firefighters on scene were able to contain and extinguish the fire, preventing it from fully spreading to the remainder of the warehouse and front office area.

Fire safety and preparedness

While the cause of the fire is currently under investigation, the Wyoming Fire Department is taking this opportunity to remind the community about the importance of fire safety and preparedness.

Please ensure that fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and fire alarms are regularly inspected and maintained. Keep all fire exits clear of obstructions to allow quick evacuation of a structure if needed.

Take steps to ensure fire safety and preparedness in your home or business (Courtesy, pxhere.com)

The Wyoming Fire Department is committed to promoting fire safety and prevention within our community. By taking proactive measures, we can work together to reduce the risk of fire related incidents.

Wyoming FD is seeking information

This incident is currently being investigated by the Wyoming Fire Marshal’s Office. Anyone with
additional information regarding this fire is asked to contact the Wyoming Fire Department Fire
Investigator at 616-257-9764.