By WKTV Staff
greer@wktv.org
Three dogs died and one was rescued as the Wyoming Fire Department extinguished a house fire in sub-zero temperatures at 3:45 a.m. Friday at 2048 Flossie Ave. SW.
The first arriving fire units observed significant fire coming from the back of the house. All
occupants were quickly accounted for; however four family dogs were still missing. While the
fire department was extinguishing the fire, one dog was rescued and survived. Sadly, the three
other dogs did not survive the fire. No other injuries were reported.
Neighbor called 911 after seeing flames
The fire department was notified of this house fire due to the actions of an observant neighbor
who saw smoke and flames emanating from the rear of house. Their ability to notify 911
ensured a timely response from the fire department and quick extinguishment of the fire.
The Wyoming Fire Department would like to thank the partners involved with this fire including
the Wyoming Police Department, Grandville Fire Department, Life EMS, DTE, Consumers
Energy and The Red Cross.
The Fire Prevention Office would like to remind residents during this recent snowfall and cold
temperatures keeping at least a three-foot clearance around fire hydrants will help firefighters
gain easy access.
This fire is currently under investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding the fire
is asked to contact the Wyoming Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office at 616-257-9764.
