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Electrical outlet causes Allegan Co. house fire

Posted at 1:34 PM, Jan 26, 2015
and last updated 2015-01-26 15:56:32-05

GANGES TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Emergency crews were called to a house fire Monday near 64th Street and 118th Avenue.

According to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department, the fire was reported shortly after 12 p.m.

Officials said a small explosion was heard near the home during the fire.  They believe the explosion was caused from a five gallon bucket of deck sealer.

Investigators say the fire started from an electrical outlet.  No injuries have been reported, but the home is considered a total loss.