10/30/12 - A Brighton Township family was displaced following an early morning fire. Firefighters with the Brighton and Howell departments were called out to a home on Hacker Road for a reported chimney fire at around 5:38am. Brighton Area Fire Authority Deputy Chief Michael Evans says when units arrived, they found fire showing through the roof of the one-and-a-half story bungalow home. He says they were able to contain the fire to the attic area, although the home did suffer smoke and water damage throughout it. Evans tells WHMI the contents of the home are likely a total loss but the structure was not, outside of some major roof repairs that will be needed. Evans says investigation shows the cause and origin of the fire was around the ventilation pipe to the wood burning stove in the attic space. There were no injuries reported but the family of three was displaced and is being assisted by the Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross. It responded at the scene to provide them with food, clothing, comfort kits and quilts. The family and pets are expected to stay with fellow family members for the time being but were also given referral slips to area agencies that provide resources and assist families after disasters. Meanwhile, Evans reminds local residents to take some simple safety precautions as we head into the colder months and make sure they have working smoke alarms and chimneys are clean. (JM)
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