Fire Damages Summerhill Village Modular Home – No Injuries

On August 26, 2025, at 7:17 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in Summerhill Village’s 1200 block of Beaconhill Court.

Upon arrival, crews observed a modular home and surrounding grassy area on fire. The home sustained heavy smoke, fire, and water damage. Occupants of the home exited safely, and no injuries were sustained.

The grass fire caused heat damage to five neighboring modular homes.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch and Consumers Energy.

Fire Damages Kinney Street Home – No Injuries

On June 13, 2025, at 11:29 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 1000 block of North Kinney Street.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and flames in the rear of the structure. The fire spread up the side of the house and into the attic.

The house sustained light smoke damage and fire damage to an entry room.

Occupants of the home exited safely, no injuries were sustained.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch, Consumers Energy and DTE.

No Injuries in Lexington Ridge Apartment Fire

On April 19, 2025, at 7:32 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at Lexington Ridge Apartments, 3700 E. Deerfield Rd. in Union Township.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a small fire inside a wall and in the attic of the two-story apartment building. The fire was quickly brought under control.

The building sustained smoke, fire, and water damage. The tenants of two units were displaced.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

No injuries were reported.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Isabella County Central Dispatch and the American Red Cross.

Fire at Edgewood Apartments

On March 25, 2025, at 4:50 a.m. the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire at Edgewood Apartments located within the city limits.

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke and fire coming from the rear of the three-story apartment building. The building sustained smoke and fire damage.

No injuries were reported. Apartment occupants were alerted by smoke alarms and exited safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Michigan State Police, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Mobile Home a Total Loss in Fire

On January 22, 2025, at 5:16 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Wellington Drive in Union Township’s Summerhill Village Mobile Home Park.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a mobile home. The fire was caused by attempting to heat frozen pipes and is a total loss.

The owner was home at the time of the fire, but did not sustain any injuries.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Shepherd Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Fire Damages Mt. Pleasant Home

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.

Fire Damages Mt. Pleasant Apartment

On November 9, 2024, at 2:15 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 1500 block of Canterbury Trail Apartments.

Upon arrival, crews observed a single story, four-unit apartment building with smoke exiting from one unit’s front door. The fire was brought under control by 2:35 p.m.

The apartment sustained moderate to heavy smoke and heat damage. The kitchen, where the fire originated, sustained heavy fire damage. The occupant, who was home at the time of the fire, was able to exit safely. This individual is currently displaced from the apartment.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Barn Fire in Union Township

On April 23, 2024, at 6:28 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 4300 block of South Isabella Road in Union Township.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a free-standing barn.

The structure was a complete loss. No injuries were sustained.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Michigan State Police, Isabella County Sheriff Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Fire Destroys Structure in Union Township

On March 29, 2024 at 11:12 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD)

responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of South Isabella Road in Union Township.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a large unattached garage.

The structure was a complete loss. No injuries were sustained.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Isabella Northeast Fire Department, Deerfield Fire Department, Michigan State Police and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Attic Fire Damages Union Township Home

On March 18, 2024 at 12:48 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 800 block of S. Mission Road in Union Township.

Upon arrival, crews observed a single-story home with smoke coming from both ends of the roof. The fire was brought under control by 1:19 p.m. The house sustained smoke, heat, and fire damage to the attic. The occupants were home at the time of the fire and were able to exit the home safely.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Mt. Pleasant Fire Department was assisted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.