11/28/12 - Dozens of firefighters from multiple departments battled a blaze in Putnam Township late Tuesday night. The fire broke out shortly after 11pm in a ranch-style home with a two-car garage in the 1100 block of Patterson Lake Drive, off of Patterson Lake Road. Putnam Township Fire Chief Greg Amburgey says there was extensive fire showing through the roof upon arrival and firefighters made an aggressive attack due to a vehicle in the driveway in an effort to make sure no one was inside. He tells WHMI firefighters were on scene for roughly three hours and while the home is still standing, it suffered significant damage and is considered a total loss. Amburgey says the homeowner had been visiting a friend when the fire broke out and no injuries resulted. He says the investigation is pretty much complete and the cause will be labeled undetermined but is not believed to be suspicious. Firefighters from Hamburg, Unadilla and Dexter assisted at the scene while the Howell and Green Oak Fire Departments covered calls at the Putnam station. The homeowner is currently being assisted by the Livingston County Chapter of the Red Cross. (JM)
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