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3 adults, 2 children escape house fire in Wyoming

Kent County dispatch confirmed with 13 ON YOUR SIDE that nobody was hurt.
Credit: 13OYS

WYOMING, Mich. — A home in Wyoming caught fire early Friday morning. 

The fire happened at a house located at 1248 Joosten Street near Cleveland Avenue. The department said when crews arrived the house had heavy fire on both stories of the home. Three adults and two children, had been alerted by smoke alarms and made it safely outside.

Wyoming Fire was assisted  by Grand Rapids and  units were on scene until nearly 4 a.m. 

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Police Captain James Maguffee sent a press release that said the smoke alarms were crucial for the safety of the residents who's home burned in this fire.

"As we consider the tragedy that might have been, we are reminded of the critical importance of working smoke alarms. The Wyoming Department of Public Safety reminds all our citizens to check your smoke alarms regularly. If you need smoke alarms but need help acquiring them or wish to help others access smoke alarms, visit the American Red Cross at redcross.org/sound-the-alarm."

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