garage fire - WKTV Journal

The Wyoming Fire Department responded to several reports of a garage fire located near 44th Street and Oriole Avenue SW on Sept. 21 (Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)

By WKTV Staff

At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 21, the Wyoming Fire Department responded to several reports of a garage fire located near the area of 44th Street and Oriole Avenue SW.

The first arriving fire units observed a garage that was fully involved and quickly spreading to nearby homes and garages. Explosions were noted, likely from tires within the garage. The fire had already spread rapidly throughout the garage, causing significant smoke that could be seen from several miles away.

The fire also involved a Consumers Energy power pole and power lines above the area. Consumers Energy was contacted for an emergent response to cut power to this area while the fire was being extinguished.

The fire was extinguished, preventing it from fully spreading to the nearby house. A neighbor’s garage adjacent to the structure fire also sustained damage, along with nearby homes that suffered melted siding from the intense heat of the fire.

There were no injuries or fatalities, as the occupants were able to evacuate safely.

Importance of fire safety

The Wyoming Fire Department was notified of this fire due to the actions of observant neighbors and passers-by who saw smoke and flames arising from the garage. Notifying 911 quickly helped Wyoming firefighters get on scene and successfully extinguish the fire and limit damage to nearby properties.

The Wyoming Fire Department would like to thank the many local and municipal partners involved with this fire either directly or indirectly to include: Wyoming Police Department, Kentwood Fire Department, Byron Township Fire Department, American Medical Response for standby for firefighter safety, Grandville Fire Department for covering other emergency calls during this incident, Consumers Energy for their quick response, and DTE.

Additional information regarding fire welcome

This fire is currently under investigation for origin and cause. Anyone with additional information regarding this fire is asked to contact the Wyoming Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Investigator at 616-257-9764.

By Wyoming Fire Department

At approximately 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 11, Wyoming Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 2000 block of Wyoming Avenue.

The first arriving fire units observed a well-involved attached garage fire that was spreading into the home. There were no reported injuries as residents were able to evacuate the home safely. Wyoming Fire Department contained and extinguished the fire preventing it from fully extending to the rest of the home. The Red Cross was notified to assist the homeowners.

Wyoming Fire Department received mutual aid from Grandville Fire Department during the incident.

Wyoming Fire Department encourages practicing regular fire safety measures such as checking your homes smoke alarms, having a well-rehearsed evacuation plan and meeting place.

Anyone with additional information regarding this fire is asked to contact the Wyoming Fire Department Fire Investigator at 616-257-9764.