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Crews called to Grand Rapids apartment fire

We are told the smoke could be seen from the Gerald R. Ford Freeway.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Friday the Grand Rapids Fire Department was called to the 600 block of Emerald Ave. NE for an apartment fire.

The fire started in around 7:15 p.m. and crews were still on scene as 8 p.m.

The building  is located near the corner of Emerald Avenue NE and Capen Street NE. We are told the smoke could be seen from the Gerald R. Ford Freeway. Roughly 30 firefighters were called to the scene.

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Parts of the roof did cave in according to the fire department. There is no cause for the fire at this time. No injuries were reported either. The GRFD said everyone inside was able to get out safely and several pets were rescued. 

The Red Cross was contacted to help the people involved.  

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