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Structure Fire Possibly Caused By Overloaded Circuit
By: Mike Stiles - Monday, January 9, 2023

(photo courtesy of Coldwater Fire Department)

(COLDWATER TOWNSHIP) – Authorities say an overloaded electrical circuit is the likely cause of a Saturday morning fire.

Coldwater Fire Marshal Steve Trall says the Coldwater Fire Department was called out to a fire at 578 White Drive at 7:20 AM. Firefighters arrived and found heavy fire coming from a detached garage. They were able to determine that no one was in the garage or the house.

The Quincy Fire Department was called in to provide mutual aid. The Lakeland Fire Department and several off duty firefighters also arrived to assist in battling the blaze, which was finally brought under control after an hour. Fire departments remained at the scene until 10:30 AM.

Life Care Ambulance and Consumers Energy were also assisting a the scene.

Trall says the building suffered significant damage and is considered a total loss. One vehicle was destroyed, which was parked in the driveway of the home. Damage estimates are at $225,000.

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