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.

Fire Damages Union Township Home

On November 9, 2024, at 6:19 a.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a structure fire in the 900 block of South Isabella Road in Union Township.

Upon arrival, crews observed a two-story home and adjoining office with smoke coming from a portion of the roof’s eaves. The fire was brought under control by 6:42 a.m. The structure sustained smoke, heat, and fire damage

Since the building is currently under construction, no occupants were home at the time of the fire.

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, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Isabella Northeast Fire Department, Michigan State Police, and Isabella County Central Dispatch.

Fire Damages Union Township Home

On October 8, 2024, at 4:14 p.m. the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 5000 block of Brindle Lane in Union Township.

Upon arrival, crews observed a two-story home with heavy smoke coming from both the front and back of the dwelling. The fire was brought under control by 4:36 p.m.

The occupants were outside in the front yard when they heard the home’s interior smoke alarms sound. When they opened the front door, black smoke poured out of the doorway. The house sustained smoke, heat, and fire damage.

No injuries were sustained by the home’s occupants or first responders.

The MPFD is investigating the cause of the fire.

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

Apartment Building Fire – No Injuries

On October 5, 2024, at 4:16 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a fire at a multi-family housing unit in the 1800 block of South Crawford Road.

Upon arrival, crews observed a two-story, 16-unit apartment building partially engulfed in flames extending from the entry door to the roof of the second floor. The fire spread quickly up the walls and into the attic. The building sustained heavy fire damage to the attic and water damage throughout most of the building.

All occupants were able to exit the building safely. Tenants from the 16 units are displaced and working with apartment complex managers to find temporary housing.

Fire personnel remained on scene to try and salvage as many occupant belongings as possible.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The MPFD was assisted by the Deerfield Township Fire Department, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Department, Isabella Northeast Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, 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.

Mt. Pleasant Home Sustains Fire Damage

On December 27, 2023, at 5:44 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 1100 block of E. Michigan Street.

Upon arrival, crews observed a single-story residence with fire exiting one window and heavy smoke coming from the eaves of the structure. The house sustained light smoke damage with heavy fire, smoke, and heat damage to the room where the fire originated.

The resident was not at home at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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

West Mt. Pleasant Home Suffers Fire Damage

On December 8, 2023, at 5:24 p.m., the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) responded to a house fire in the 900 block of W. Michigan Street.

Upon arrival, crews observed a single-story residence with fire and heavy smoke coming from the rear of the home. The house sustained heavy fire, smoke, and heat damage.

The resident was at home at the time of the fire and was able to exit the structure safely.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the MPFD.

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

MPFD Responds to Trailer Fire

On November 23, 2023 at 7:59 p.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5000 block of Kay Street.

Upon arrival to the scene, fire crews observed heavy smoke coming from a double wide trailer. Upon entry, firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control.

The trailer sustained moderate to heavy smoke and fire damage.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were sustained.

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

Mt. Pleasant Fire Department Responds to Appian Way Apartment Fire

On November 21, 2023 at 12:55 a.m., the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) was dispatched to an apartment fire on Appian Way.

Upon arrival to the scene, fire crews observed a multi-unit apartment building with smoke coming from a second story window. Upon entry, firefighters extinguished a fire in the apartment’s bathroom/laundry room.

The apartment sustained moderate to heavy smoke damage and heavy fire damage to the bathroom/laundry room. Occupants were home at the time of the incident, but exited safely with no injuries sustained.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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