April 28, 2009, Canton, MI Initial investigations conducted by the Canton Fire Investigation Team reveal that the house fire at 2355 Amber on April 25 was accidental in nature. The fire started in a bedroom from an undetermined electrical device. The department will work with the insurance companies to determine the specific cause. Smoke detectors played a significant role in alerting the family and allowing them time to exit the home safely.

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Original Incident #1782-09
2355 Amber, Canton, MI
0902 hours, April 25, 2009

At the above date and time Canton Emergency Dispatch received a 911 call of a house fire at 2355 Amber. Responding units reported smoke visible while enroute to the fire. Upon arrival firefighters reported flames coming from a single story ranch type home. A family of three was home at the time of the fire and was able to exit the structure without injuries.

Wearing protective turnout gear, including self contained breathing apparatus, firefighters entered the home and extinguished the fire. Simultaneously other firefighters initiated ventilation operations to evacuate smoke and heat from the home.

There were no reported injuries.

There was extensive fire and smoke damage throughout the home as the strong winds contributed to the spread of the fire. The siding on the home next door to the fire was also damaged. An estimate of damage has not yet been determined.

At this point the fire is believed to be accidental and the fire investigation team is on the scene to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

The fire victims have family in the immediate area and their insurance company is making arrangements for temporary lodging.