OVERISEL TWP. (WHTC-AM/FM) — An unidentified person has died in an Overisel house fire on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, according to Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities.
Allegan County Central Dispatch received a 911 call about a house on fire at 4681 46th St. just after 10 a.m., and shortly after that learned a resident inside the home was unable to escape.
Allegan County Sheriff’s Deputy Rob Flokstra and a 46th Street neighbor attempted to gain entry into the home to rescue the lone occupant.
Smoke and fire stopped their efforts.Overisel Twp. firefighters were aided by those from Salem Twp., Hamilton, Zeeland, and Holland.
The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal’s Division and the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office continue investigating this incident. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
