SOUTH HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — South Haven firefighters were on the scene of two major structure fires on Wednesday during the ice storm.
Just before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, firefighters with South Haven Area Emergency Services were called to a property in South Haven Township, in the area of 72nd Street and 14th Avenue.
An attached garage was completely engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived on scene, authorities say.
Firefighters worked for three hours at the property, managing to limit the damages to the residence.
However, the fire did damage the residence extensively, according to firefighters.
No injuries were reported.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
The second fire occurred just before 6:00 p.m. at a home in Casco Township, located at 95 63rd Street. Firefighters had to face treacherous ice-covered roads, as well as a short water supply. Water had to be shuttled from Gingerman Raceway, which was located nearby.
The Ganges and Columbia township fire departments provided tankers for putting out the fire.
The occupant of the home was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire at the Casco Township is currently under investigation.
NOTE: due to an ice storm on Wednesday, South Haven Area Emergency Services has at the time of publication responded to 20 calls, including the fire, several rollover crashes on I-96, and medical calls.
