THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A local business went up in flames on Friday despite the efforts of several firefighters.
The building for Gymnastics in Motion (GIM) caught fire around 1 p.m. on Feb. 14, according to Barry County Central Dispatch.
Crews on scene tell FOX 17 no one was inside the building at the time.
The business, which sits just south of Middleville along M-37, posted on its social media page that staff is still coming to terms with the situation. They say they don't know how the fire started but are grateful the building was unoccupied when it happened.
We're told the Girl Power Gymnastics Meet is still scheduled to take place this weekend, as it will be in Novi. While there, the owner asks not to be questioned or offered sympathies in relation to the fire.
"Please know that I am having an extremely difficult time and I want to ensure I can stay as strong as possible for the girls," the business writes.
GIM says reimbursements and class credits will be addressed soon. Look for updates on the business's Facebook page.
Several fire departments were called in to battle the fire, per dispatchers. Details on damage to the building were not immediately available, but a FOX 17 crew on scene saw an excavator on scene tearing down the fire-damaged walls.
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