Home Near Merrill Considered Total Loss Following Early Morning Fire On Saturday
Pine River Fire Department crews responded to an early morning structure fire just east of Merrill on Town Line Rd on Saturday, June 1st. As crews arrived, they found that flames were shooting from the roof and front of the single-story home. The fire was controlled quickly, and Firefighters continued to extinguish hot spots throughout the morning.
Initial investigations are pointing towards the bedroom of the family’s 3-month-old daughter as the location where the fire started. Thankfully, the child’s parents had decided to bring her into their bedroom earlier in the evening.
The family was alerted to the fire by multiple smoke alarms located through the home. There were no injuries resulting from the blaze.
The home and all of its contents have been deemed a total loss. The family is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.