GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A house fire on Thursday morning in Grand Rapids has been ruled an arson.
The fire started around 1 a.m. on October 16 in the home at 1348 Ashland Avenue NE. Firefighters found the back corner of the home in flames.
Two people inside had to jump from second-story windows to escape. There were no working smoke detectors inside, according to the Grand Rapids Fire Department.
Investigators found signs the fire was started in two places: a first-floor bedroom and the basement.
The home was heavily damaged.
Anyone with information on this fire is asked to contact either the Grand Rapids Fire Department at (616) 456-3900 or the Grand Rapids Police Department at (616) 456-3380. You can submit an anonymous tip through Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.
