Tuesday house fire in Portage causes nearly $100,000 in damage
Portage Fire Department - fire on Deerfield Ave. PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Portage fire officials responded to a fire Tuesday afternoon at a home in the 5700 block of Deerfield St. that left nearly $100,000 in damage. They were called just before 4:30 p.m. and when crews arrived, they discovered flames coming from the rear of the structure. Residents of the home had all made it out safely. No injuries were reported. Fire damage was limited to the rear of the structure which was deemed a 75 percent loss due to fire and smoke damage throughout the home. Total damage is estimated at ar...