February 17, 2021
A fire this morning forced a Howell-area family to flee into the frigid temperatures.
The Howell Area Fire Department reports that they responded to a fire at about 4:30am at a one-story home in the 5000 block of Layton Road in Howell Township. Upon arrival, firefighters found the attached garage fully involved with fire while flames extended into the home.
The family was home asleep and alerted by working smoke detectors, which helped them exit safely. The American Red Cross is helping to assist the family. The cause remains under investigation but is not believed to be suspicious.
The outside temperatures were below zero and Deputy Howell Fire Chief Jamil Czubenko tells WHMI that recent snowfall presented some challenges, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported. However, he says there was extensive damage to the home and the family will not be able to live there until repairs can be made.
December 21, 2020
Firefighters battled a barn fire Saturday night west of Fowlerville.
Fowlerville Fire Chief Bob Feig tells WHMI that they were called at 8:10 pm for a structure fire in the 5000 block of Stow Road. He says they arrived to find a large barn that was well involved with fire and with several large pieces of farm equipment inside. There were also an undetermined amount of chickens that were kept in the barn.
Chief Feig says the fire was brought under control after 50 minutes and they remained on location for two more hours putting out numerous hot spots before clearing the scene. No injuries were reported, although an undetermined number of chickens were lost in the fire. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, Chief Feig says there was nothing suspicious in nature.