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Fire tears through downtown Lapeer, injuring firefighter and leaving some homeless

By Jack Nissen
Published  June 6, 2021 9:58am EDT
Michigan
FOX 2 Detroit

Fire tears through downtown Lapeer, burning several apartments and injuring a firefighter

Citizens feared a total loss to parts of their city Saturday when a blaze leveled several buildings in the downtown area of Lapeer.

LAPEER, Mich. - A blaze tore through several buildings of downtown Lapeer Saturday, leveling several residential apartment units.

A firefighter was also taken to the hospital, however, they are expected to be okay.

Emergency crews first responded to the fire after reports came in around 5 a.m. But wind gusts caused the fire to grow, making it difficult to contain. 

The fire started on West Nepessing Street, where small businesses including a clothing store were damaged in the fire.

An estimated 10 crews at least responded to the fire. 

The Red Cross is also helping victims of the fire.