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Fire destroys early-1900s house in Marne

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Marne house fire
Marne house fire
Marne house fire
Posted at 9:58 AM, Mar 24, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-24 12:15:02-04

MARNE, Mich. — Fire crews are working to extinguish a fully involved house fire in Marne Friday morning.

Dispatchers: Fire crews on scene of house fire in Marne

The fire broke out in a garage near Leonard Street and Millpond Drive at around 8:45 a.m., according to Ottawa County dispatchers.

The Wright Township Fire Department (WTFD) says two people were inside but managed to vacate the building safely.

The home, built during the early 1900s, is considered a total loss.

Fire destroys early-1900s house in Marne

WTFD says the Red Cross is in the process of housing the displaced couple.

Dispatchers say first responders from Allendale, Walker, Zeeland and Coopersville were called in to assist.

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