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House fire in Kalamazoo under control, crews say

By Katie Rosendale,

2 days ago

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A two-alarm house fire in Kalamazoo is under control, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says.

Units responded Saturday afternoon to the fire on the 900 block of Lane Boulevard, near Race Street.

Photos shared with News 8 by Fran Dwight show crews fighting the fire.

Crews respond to a house fire in Kalamazoo on Sept. 14, 2024. (Courtesy Fran Dwight)
Crews respond to a house fire in Kalamazoo on Sept. 14, 2024. (Courtesy Fran Dwight)
Crews respond to a house fire in Kalamazoo on Sept. 14, 2024. (Courtesy Fran Dwight)
Crews respond to a house fire in Kalamazoo on Sept. 14, 2024. (Courtesy Fran Dwight)
Crews respond to a house fire in Kalamazoo on Sept. 14, 2024. (Courtesy Fran Dwight)

Just before 6:20 p.m., KDPS said the fire was under control, though crews were still on scene taking care of hot spots. The neighboring homes experienced minor heat damage.

Investigators say based on their initial findings, the fire was “accidentally caused by two 8-year-olds.”

Early Saturday morning, KDPS also responded to a house fire in the area of Russell Street and Jackson Street.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WOODTV.com.

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