Vehicle fire spreads to storage units on Alpine; cardiac arrest, crashes

Alpine Fire responded to a Ford on fire in the parking lot of Storage Rentals of America. The vehicle fire spread into the eaves of a storage unit on the east side of the building, prompting an upgrade to a structure fire assignment with mutual aid from Grand Rapids, Walker, and Plainfield. Command reported a good knock on the fire within minutes, and Grand Rapids and Walker units were canceled before arrival. Engine 3 from Grand Rapids continued to the scene.

Plainfield Fire and medics responded to a Med Echo call for a 79-year-old female not breathing. Crews worked on the patient and reported pulses back at 6:52pm.

Three vehicles collided in the intersection at 68th and Bradmore. Two elderly patients had difficulty breathing after airbags deployed, and a third patient was found unconscious but breathing. Power lines came down at the scene, and Consumers Energy and Grand Rapids Fire were called for power and light control. Three ambulances responded.

Wyoming Fire responded to a Med Echo call for a 59-year-old male not breathing. Police arrived first and advised no calls. Wyoming Squad 4 and advanced life support crews worked on the patient at the scene.

Grand Rapids Fire responded to a fire alarm at the five-story Baker Lofts. Staff reported a fire that was now out, with smoke on the second floor. Crews found a small fire on a stove that had already been extinguished and called for a truck company to ventilate the building.

Algoma Fire was dispatched to a rollover crash that police came upon at 12 Mile Road and Algoma Avenue. Police advised a person was trapped inside, but officers were able to get the female out before fire arrival. No injuries were reported, and all units cleared.