House Fire Near Grace College Campus

There was a house fire at 902 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, close to Grace College Campus on Friday, Nov. 14.
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By Brianna White
InkFreeNews
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Fire Department and all three fire stations with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a house fire in Winona Lake.
At around 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, a “fully involved house fire” close to Grace College Campus was reported. The fire was at 902 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The fire was reported under control at noon.
According to WLFD Public Information Officer Mike Cox, the fire appears to have started in the garage. While the investigation is not complete, they believe it was started by a turkey deep fryer.
Cox said that the property belongs to Joshua Brooks and was occupied by Avanih Grindle and Zarissa Way.
- Firefighters attempt to put out a hot spot on roof.
- Firefighters entering the residence, looking for hot spots.
- The fire is believed to have started in the garage.
- A firefighter on roof venting the fire.
- Firefighters at the fire.