1/19/14 - Grand River in Howell was closed down today after a fire broke out at Myer Automotive across from VGâs west of downtown. Deputy Fire Chief Les Rodwell says the Howell Area Fire Department was called out to the building just after 11:00am. They found heavy fire in the roof and attic area, extending to other parts of the building. The department fought the fire while the Livingston County Sheriffâs Department shut down Grand River, giving them access to the fire hydrants on the north side of the road. There were no injuries and the fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes, with crews continuing to work for some time after that to finish the job. Much of the roof of the building was lost, and there are visible holes in the sides of the building, but fire crews say much of the equipment inside the building appeared to be salvageable. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (TD)
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