This morning at 04:37 am the Holland Fire Department was dispatch to 645 Concord Drive for a residential fire. Early reports indicated that a motor home was on fire and was quickly spreading into the adjacent residence. It was also learned that all known residents were able to evacuate. Upon arrival responding units reported that the motor home and the residence was well involved with fire.
Initial efforts of fire personnel were focused on containing the fire and searching the interior to confirm all occupants were accounted for. Fire conditions were challenging due to flame spread into interior attic and basement areas. As a result firefighters remained on scene throughout the morning to complete extinguishment. Units cleared the scene at shortly after 12:00 PM.
There were no injuries to occupants or responding personnel. Loss estimates are not available at this time however damage to both the motor home and the residence is significant and beyond repair. The cause of the fire is undetermined and the department's Fire Marshal has initiated an investigation into the origin and cause of the fire.
Agencies assisting during this incident include the Park Twp. Fire Department, Holland Police Department and American Medical Response. The Graafschap and Hamilton Fire Departments provided station coverage and responded to other incidents in the city that occurred during the fire. Rehab support was provided by the Ottawa County Emergency Management Division's Canteen Services Unit.
An alert family dog is credited with alerting the occupants of the fire. The occupants also stated that smoke working smoke alarms did sound as the fire progressed into the residence. These devices save lives. The Holland Fire Department reminds everyone to check theirs today.