South Haven Convenience Store Damaged in Fire

Firefighters battle blaze at A&D One Stop, nearby rental property also impacted

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:35pm

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A fire broke out at the A&D One Stop convenience store in South Haven, Michigan on Thursday morning, causing heavy damage to the business. Firefighters responded to the scene and were able to save a nearby short-term rental property from the flames, but the convenience store itself suffered extensive damage.

Why it matters

Fires can have a devastating impact on small businesses, especially neighborhood convenience stores that serve as important community hubs. This incident highlights the need for fire safety measures and the challenges local businesses face in recovering from unexpected disasters.

The details

Firefighters arrived at the A&D One Stop convenience store around 8:20 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the attic. A second alarm was called, bringing in additional firefighters from nearby departments to battle the blaze. The store was not open at the time, and the owner reported being in the building about 30 minutes before the fire started. While the nearby short-term rental property suffered some smoke damage, firefighters were able to save it from the flames. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

  • The fire was reported at 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • The owner was in the building about 30 minutes before the fire started.

The players

A&D One Stop

A neighborhood convenience store that has been located in South Haven, Michigan for several years.

South Haven Area Emergency Services

The fire department that responded to the call and battled the blaze at the A&D One Stop.

Bangor Community and Covert Township Fire Departments

Additional fire departments that were called in to assist with fighting the fire at the A&D One Stop.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of fire safety and preparedness for small businesses, as well as the need for the community to rally around local shops that are the lifeblood of neighborhoods. The investigation into the cause of the fire will be crucial in determining how to prevent similar disasters in the future.