Dogs die in house fire

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At least two dogs died in a house fire at 3990 W. Baker Road Saturday afternoon, April 26.

The two-story house was “fully involved” when firefighters arrived at the scene around 3:30 p.m., said Shelby-Benona Fire Department Cpt. Mark Burmeister. No humans were injured in the blaze.

The American Red Cross and Oceana County Victim Services were called to assist the family displaced by the fire, said Burmeister.

Firefighters from Shelby-Benona, Hart, Grant Township and Ferry Township battled the blaze. Life EMS was called in for standby, and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office assisted with traffic control. Baker Road at Oceana Drive was closed in the vicinity of the blaze. Great Lakes Energy also responded.

It was not immediately known what caused the fire or if the house was insured. More information will be provided when it is available.

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