On January 15, 2013 at approximately 1:20 P.M., the Butler
Fire Department, with an automatic mutual aid response from Adrian Fire Dept.,
responded to a report of a structure fire on Rt. 5 east of Butler, otherwise
known as Recreation Lake.
On arrival, a large body of fire was found in a single
story, wood frame residence with obvious fire extension to the attic area.
The fire was declared under control at 2:10 P.M., with the
last units leaving the scene at 3:05 P.M.
There was extensive fire damage to the structure and
contents. The fire was determined to have been accidental in nature, with the
origin in the kitchen area.
There were no injuries except for a dog.
