On November 20, 2024, at 1:24 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD)
responded to a house fire in the 700 block of Cooley Street in Mt. Pleasant.
Upon arrival, crews observed a small two-story home with smoke and fire coming from the rear of the structure. The fire was brought under control by 2:10 p.m. The house sustained heavy smoke, heat, and fire damage to the first floor, and substantial smoke and heat damage to the second floor.
Occupants were home at the time of the fire and exited safely. One firefighter was injured and sought medical treatment.
The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Township Fire Department, Isabella Northeast Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
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