Egelston Township home destroyed by fire caused by faulty wiring; nobody injured

EGELSTON TOWNSHIP, MI Six people were unharmed in a house fire in the 5300 block of Apple Avenue in Egelston Township in the early-morning hours of Thursday, May 8.

According to Egelston Township Fire Department Lt. Brenda Galore, three children were among those who escaped the blaze, which was caused by faulty wiring in a utility room.

The fire occurred nearly across the street from Egelston Township Fire Department's location at 5428 E. Apple Ave. Galore said Egelston Township Fire Department had the fire under control within 15 to 20 minutes. The home, however, is a total loss, she said.

"Right when we pulled out, we could see heavy flames and smoke," she said. "It was a full working fire when we arrived, but we had it under control pretty quickly."

Later Thursday morning, the family was being assisted by the American Red Cross, Galore said.

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Egelston Township home destroyed by fire caused by faulty wiring; nobody injured