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Scott Kipp, Chief of Public Safety

 
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Maple Grove Apartment Fire

August 14th, 2008

 

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North Side of "A" Wing

Front Entrance showing Marshall City's Snorkle Truck

Fire damage in attic

Second Floor Collapse

View of "A" Wing from the top of Marshall City's Snorkle Truck

FireFighters Standing where the roof used to be

Albion City's Lead Engine 1-31

Staging and Rehab Area

Parking Lot of Maple Grove - Albion Community Ambulance Staging

Roof Collapse

At 2:10am on August  14, 2008, units from ADPS responded to a reported fire alarm at Maple Grove Apartments.  This is an independent living apartment house for senior citizens.  While enroute, we received several calls reporting a fire at the apartment complex.   When units arrived, there was heavy fire on the west wing.   The deluge gun was activated to protect firefighters and residents while rescues were performed.  In all, 10 people were rescued from 1st and 2nd floor windows.  There were over 75 residents in the building at the time of the fire.  No serious injuries were reported.  All residents were accounted for.    ADPS was assisted by Sheridan Township Fire, Albion Township fire, Homer Fire, Marengo Township Fire, Marshall Fire, Concord Fire, Parma/Sandstone Fire,  Eaton Rapids City Fire, Albion Community Ambulance, Jackson Community Ambulance, Marshall Ambulance and Life Care Ambulance. 

 

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