On 12/23/23 at 13:35 hours the City of Ishpeming Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 618 N. Third Street in the City of Ishpeming.
Upon arrival fire crews found a 2-story home with light smoke showing from a second story window in the side of the structure. Firefighters found a mattress on fire in a second story bed room. Initial fire attack successfully put out the fire.
The fire was contained to the room of origin. The home sustained moderate smoke and water damage. Crews remained on scene for around an hour venting the structure. Improper use of a candle was cause of the fire.
The building was occupied at the time of the fire and all residents were able to get out. There were no firefighter injuries. Pigs-N-Heat and the Red Cross will be assisting the residents.
Ishpeming Fire Department was assisted at the scene by Ishpeming Police Department, Negaunee City Fire Department, Marquette County Rescue 131, Marquette County Central Dispatch, SEMCO and UPPCO.
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