Tag: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department

715 Wood St. Structure Fire

On March 29, 2026, at 9:42 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a
vehicle fire next to a residence. Arriving crews observed a fully involved vehicle with
heavy fire extending to the attic of the nearby residence. Firefighters conducted an
offensive fire attack and brought the fire under control.


Five occupants of the home were present at the time of the fire and three sustained
minor smoke inhalation and burn injuries.


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


Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check your smoke detectors
monthly and replace your batteries twice a year. Operating smoke detectors may save
your life.

1619 E. High St. Fire

On January 17, 2026, at 09:50 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 1619 E. High St. The fire was reported as flames showing on the single-story ranch structure.

The fire department arrived to find heavy smoke and fire that quickly spread throughout the structure due to heavy fire load. The fire was brought under control by 10:37 a.m. The home sustained significant damage from fire, smoke, heat, and water. The occupants were home at the time of the fire and able to make it out safely and were displaced.

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

No firefighters or Police Officers reported any injuries.

The fire remains under investigation.

Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Check smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries twice a year.

Operating smoke detectors may save your life.