Mobile Home Damaged in Columbia Township Fire

Firefighters from five departments battled the early morning blaze.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:35pm

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Firefighters from five departments responded to a fire that engulfed a mobile home in Columbia Township, Michigan early Sunday morning. The lone occupant escaped without injury, but the home suffered heavy damage as the fire appeared to have started on the front porch and spread throughout the structure.

Why it matters

Mobile home fires can spread rapidly and pose a serious threat to residents, requiring a coordinated emergency response from multiple fire departments to contain the blaze. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention measures in vulnerable housing types.

The details

Firefighters from the Columbia Township, Bangor Community, Bloomingdale, Lee Township and South Haven Emergency Services departments were dispatched to the home on 18th Avenue near 53rd Street west of Breedsville around 3:10 a.m. One firefighter suffered a minor cut to the hand but continued working. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

  • The fire was reported around 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

South Haven Area Emergency Services

The emergency services organization that coordinated the multi-department response to the mobile home fire.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness when it comes to fire safety, especially in vulnerable housing types like mobile homes where fires can spread rapidly. The coordinated response from multiple fire departments helped limit the damage, but the lone occupant's safe escape was the most important outcome.