THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Two firefighters received minor burns while battling a house fire near Three Rivers on Wednesday, January 25.
According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. at a home in Flowerfield Township in St. Joseph County. Crews responding to the fire were also told there might be residents inside of the structure.
Two Three Rivers firefighters ventured into the home to search for the residents while firefighters with the Fabuis-Park Township Fire Department fought the fire with their hoses.
As fire conditions rapidly deteriorated, the two inside the home realized they had to make their way out quickly. Both sustained minor burns and were treated and released on scene.
Authorities say the residents were not inside the home at the time with the exception of a dog, that was successfully rescued.
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