6/29/16 - Meridian Twp commercial structure fire, 3056 Okemos Rd

At 7:05 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, the Meridian Twp Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at Country House Catering, 3056 Okemos Rd. Automatic aid was dispatched from Lansing Fire station 4 & 9, command also requested a truck company from East Lansing while still en route. On arrival, heavy fire was showing at the rear of the building, it appeared to be involving the exterior of the building near utility connections. Additional mutual aid was requested for two more crews from Lansing and an engine with manpower from Delhi Township. After the fire was knocked down, a large amount of overhaul was required and three separate structures needed to be checked for extension before firefighters could clear the scene. Lansing-Mason Ambulance provided EMS support and Ingham County Sheriff Rescue responded to refill air tanks. There were no injuries.