Grand Rapids, MI – Fire crews in Grand Rapids responded to a fifth-floor apartment fire Monday, working quickly to contain and extinguish the blaze before it could spread to additional units.
According to the Grand Rapids Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched earlier today to a multi-story residential building where heavy smoke and flames were reported on the fifth floor. Crews launched an aggressive interior attack, utilizing fast water application and coordinated operations to bring the situation under control.
Thick smoke filled the corridor, as seen in images released by the department, showing firefighters maneuvering through low visibility to locate the source of the fire. Officials credited teamwork and rapid response for preventing further damage to the structure.
At this time, no injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire officials have not yet provided an estimate of damage or confirmed whether residents were displaced.
Residents in nearby units were briefly evacuated as a precaution but were allowed to return once the area was deemed safe.
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