6/12/14 - A home in the Pinckney area has been deemed a complete loss following whatâs believed to have been an accidental fire. The Putnam Township Fire Department was called out shortly before 9am to a home on West Main Street for what was originally reported as a stove fire. However while en route, Chief Greg Amburgey says they were informed it had become a structure fire and found flames shooting out of the windows about 15 feet above the home. He says crews were able to knock down the fire within roughly the first 20 minutes but they remained on scene until after noon putting out hot spots and cleaning up. Although the structure is still standing, Amburgey says itâs basically a complete loss and there was significant smoke and water damage. He says the woman who lived there is currently being assisted by the Local chapter of the American Red Cross. Three pets perished in the fire but another pregnant cat was rescued and taken to a nearby animal clinic. Amburgey says the fire was extinguished pretty quickly and there was no other damage or injuries. Itâs believed to have been accidental and Amburgey says the woman had been feeding her animals and bumped against the stove, which turned on a burner and started a cardboard box on fire, which spread very fast throughout the home. There were smoke detectors in the home although they were not working at the time of the fire and Amburgey says they explained the importance of early warning and the use of smoke detectors. Mutual aid was provided at the scene from the Howell, Hamburg, Dexter and Green Oak Township Fire Departments. (JM)
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