11/4/18 - Williamston commercial building fire, 109 E. Grand River

Just before 8:30 AM on Sunday, November 4, 2018, the NIESA-Williamston, NIESA-Leroy, and Meridian Township fire departments were dispatched to a fire in the building at the 109 Tavern, 109 E. Grand River. A Williamston police unit was on scene reporting smoke inside the structure. First arriving command advised nothing showing from the outside, but confirmed there was smoke inside the business. Police had entered the building before fire department arrival in an attempt to extinguish a small fire inside with a fire extinguisher. When firefighters arrived, the building was thoroughly checked for signs of fire extension. Finding clues that there was still hidden fire, firefighters continued to investigate until it was found and extinguished. Personnel were working on the scene for over 2-1/2 hours before they were satisfied the building was safe to occupy again.