PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM] – There were no injuries in an early Saturday blaze in a Portage trailer park.
At approximately 3:45 a.m. the Portage Fire Division responded to a reported structure fire at 4411 Frederick Lane in the Colonial Acres Trailer Park.
When crews arrived they found heavy fire conditions from the residence. They say firefighters initiated an aggressive exterior-to-interior fire attack while simultaneously beginning a primary search for a possible occupant believed to be inside the home.
With assistance from the Comstock Fire Department and the Pavilion Township Fire Department, crews were able to rapidly bring the fire under control in approximately 45
minutes.
Following completion of searches by firefighters, officers from the Portage Police Division were able to make contact with family members and confirm that the resident was not home at the time of the fire, and no firefighters were injured fighting the blaze.
“The rapid response of our crews and our automatic aid partners was pivotal in the successful management of this incident,” said Battalion Chief Lou Playford. “The coordination and professionalism demonstrated by all responders ensured a swift fire
attack, thorough search efforts, and continued protection for our community.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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