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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor
FERRY TOWNSHIP — Fireplace embers were determined to be the cause of a house fire at 2660 E. M 20 Saturday, Sept. 27, according to Ferry Township Fire Chief Brad Fritcher.
The house is a “total loss,” said Chief Fritcher. The house, which was insured, was owned by Jason McIntyre. “The cause of the fire was determined to be started by some embers from the fireplace.”
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Fire departments from Ferry Township, Shelby-Benona, Hesperia and Grant Township were dispatched to the scene near the north branch of the White River around 11:30 a.m.
A family of five — including children aged 2, 4 and 8 — are displaced due to the blaze, and the American Red Cross was called to assist the family with temporary lodging and other needs. Oceana County Victim Services was also called in to help. The occupants of the home safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
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