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Dehumidifier sparks home fire in Portage

Posted at 8:12 AM, Nov 25, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-25 09:40:40-05

PORTAGE, Mich. -- Crews say a dehumidifier is to blame, after a home caught fire early Sunday morning.

Firefighters in Portage say it happened just before 2:30 a.m. on the 6600 block of Westshire St.

When they arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the basement, but were able to quickly contain the fire.

No injuries are being reported at this time, though the home did suffer smoke damage.