By WKTV Staff
At approximately 11:45am, the Wyoming Fire Department responded to a residential house fire in the 5600 block of Averill Avenue.
The first arriving fire units observed smoke coming from the home. The Wyoming Fire Department was able to contain and quickly extinguish the fire, preventing it from fully spreading to the remainder of the structure. There were no reported injuries to people or pets.
The Wyoming Fire Department was notified of this fire by observant neighbors and their quick call to 911 saved valuable time.
Residents are reminded to prioritize fire safety measures, including having working smoke alarms, developing well-rehearsed evacuation plans and meeting place, and also the education of everyone in the home how to dial 911 in an emergency.
Anyone with additional information regarding this fire is asked to contact the Wyoming Fire Department Fire Investigator at 616-257-9764.
