WYOMING, Mich. — A woman has died after a Wyoming house fire Thursday morning.
Firefighters responded to the area near Collingwood Avenue and Lee Street at around 4:45 a.m. to find the fire was already widespread, according to the Wyoming Police Department (WPD).
We’re told firefighters searched the home while others worked to put out the fire. The body of 42-year-old Sarah Martin was found upstairs after the fire was contained. Police say she was the home’s only resident.
"We did not locate a victim at that time when we were doing the primary search; however, once most of the fire was knocked down, we were able to do a secondary search, and, during that time, we did locate the victim on the second floor," Chief Dennis Van Tassell with the Wyoming Fire Department said.
"We mourn with her family and we'll do everything that we can with the fire department to provide as many answers as possible," Chief Timothy Pols with the Wyoming Police Department added.
What caused the fire is not yet known but investigators are working to learn how and where it started.
During a press conference, officials said there was evidence to suggest a cat may have been living in the home but no cat was found during search operations.
Watch the full press conference below:
WPD extends its gratitude to the Grand Rapids and Grandville fire departments for aiding the Wyoming Fire Department in their response efforts.
Those with knowledge related to the fire — or video that may help with the investigation — are urged to connect with by calling 616-530-7300. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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