Nature of Incident: Unoccupied House Fire
Incident #: 23-011299
Date & Time: 11/15/2023 0542hrs
Location: 62000 Block 36th Ave, Bangor Township
Investigating Deputies: Van Buren County Sheriff Deputies
Assisting Agencies:
Bangor Fire Department
Columbia Fire Department
South Haven Area Emergency Services
Narrative:
Sheriff Daniel E Abbott reports that on 11/15/2023 Deputies and Fire were called to the 62k Block of 36th Ave for a structure fire. A passerby was on their way to work when they noticed the fire and immediately called 911. The driver was honking their horn to try and alert anyone inside. Deputies and Fire arrived and determined that the house was unoccupied. The homeowner was contacted and responded to the scene. Several Fire Departments were called into assist. This is an active fire at the time of this release. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the homeowners and family. This incident is under investigation, it is unknown what caused the fire.
