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Dispatch: 7 departments respond to Sparta house fire

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SPARTA, Mich. — At least seven fire departments responded to a large house fire in Sparta, according to Kent County Dispatch Authority.

The call came in just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday about large plumes of smoke and explosion sounds reportedly coming from a home in the 1900 block of 15 Mile Road.

Seven different departments responded to the fire.

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Dispatch says a large house caught on fire and it’s possible other nearby structures were involved.

Crews were able to knock down the bulk of the fire before 4 p.m. and reopen the road.

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It's not clear yet what started the fire, nor do we know the extend of the damage, but dispatch says there are no reported injuries.

This is a developing story. FOX 17 has a crew on scene working to bring you updated information.

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