By WKTV Staff
The Wyoming Fire Department responded to a devastating residential fire that occurred last night March 20, at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Oak Valley Ct.
The fire resulted in significant property damage and the tragic loss of multiple family pets. Incidents such as this are devastating especially when beloved family pets are involved.
The first arriving fire units encountered significant fire coming from the front of the entire home and also the vehicles in the driveway. The fire had already spread rapidly throughout the house causing significant damage inside. Residents of the home were able to quickly escape before the fire traveled throughout the home.
The fire was contained and extinguished preventing it from fully spreading to nearby homes. Fire crews remained on scene for several hours last night conducting overhaul operations and ensuring hotspots were extinguished.
There were minor injuries reported however patients were assessed at the scene and released.
The fire was initially reported within the garage area of the home. An initial investigation as to the cause is currently underway by the Wyoming Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office. Working smoke alarms were noted during the fire investigation. The displaced residents were assisted by the American Red Cross with initial needs soon after the fire.
Local assistance
The Wyoming Fire Department would like to extend our gratitude to local and municipal partners involved with this fire either directly or indirectly, including Wyoming Police Department, Grandville Fire Department, American Medical Response (AMR), DTE, Consumers Energy, American Red Cross, and John Grace Board Up.
Fire safety
The Wyoming Fire Department reminds the community of the importance of having working smoke alarms, developing an emergency escape plan, and taking precautions to prevent fires.
If you are in need of smoke alarms for your home, please reach out to the Fire Administration Office at 616-530-7250 to discuss available options.
Public assistance
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.
