7/7/19 - Meridian Twp house fire, 3620 Beech Tree

The Meridian Township Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 3620 Beech Tree at around 1:45 AM on Sunday morning, July 7, 2019. All occupants were reported to be safely evacuated. When Engine 93 arrived, they found the 2 story home completely involved in fire and initiated a defensive attack. Mutual aid was requested from East Lansing, Delhi Township, Mason, and Williamston. Hand lines were put in play as Meridian Engine 93, East Lansing Truck 12, and Williamston Ladder 11-4 knocked down the flames from the front of the house. Once the fire was knocked down, crews were able to approach the home and hit hot spots. The structure was totally destroyed, but there were no injuries.