CALUMET, MI-- Fire has ravaged the 100 block of 5th Street in the Village of Calumet.
The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the blaze at 10:50 Friday night. The Calumet Fire Department and Laurium Police Department arrived first on the scene and evacuated 20 to 30 residents of apartments from 104 to 120 5th Street.
Twelve local fire departments responded to the scene. They are:
- Calumet Village Fire Department
- Calumet Township Fire Department
- Laurium Village Fire Department
- Ahmeek Fire Department
- City of Hancock Fire Department
- City of Houghton Fire Department
- Bootjack Fire and Rescue Department
- Tamarack City Fire Department
- Hubbell Fire Department
- Lake Linden Fire Department
- Dollar Bay Fire Department
- Quincy-Franklin-Hancock Townships Fire Department
Three Calumet firefighters were injured. They were taken to Aspirus Keweenaw, treated and released.
Officials say 108 to 120 5th Street is a total loss. The displaced residents were assisted by the Copper Country Police and Fire Relief, Red Cross and Salvation Army.
The cause of the fire is unknown. The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate.
The following agencies assisted at the scene:
- Michigan State Police Calumet Post
- Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office
- Laurium Village Police Department
- Mercy EMS
- B and B Contracting
- UPPCO
- SEMCO
The Calumet Village Council will be holding a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 24th, 2021 in the Calumet Theatre Ballroom. Business owners and those affected are encouraged to attend in person, via phone (United States: +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 641-737-189) and are invited to send comments via email to manager@villageofcalumet.com.
From the Village of Calumet Facebook page:
The Salvation Army in Hancock (906) 482-3420 is accepting donations on behalf of the displaced, both financial or material in nature. Financial donations should be addressed to the Salvation Army (note Calumet Fire Assistance) and can be sent to or dropped off at the Salvation Army (408 Ravine Street, Hancock, MI 49930) or the AmericInn Calumet. Both organizations are coordinating with the Red Cross to address the short- and long-term needs of those displaced. For a list of items needed immediately check the AmericInn Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AmericInn-Calumet-131835913340 and contact Dianne St Amour (906) 337-6463 to coordinate what items may still be needed. The AmericInn is now requesting that physical donations be brought to the Salvation Army in Hancock as they have run out of space due to the outpouring from the community.
Proceeds from the Village of Laurium Roller Skating event at the Gipp will be donated to victims of the fire. If you don't want to skate you can simply drop off a donation from 5-8pm, today Saturday, May 22. https://www.facebook.com/villageoflaurium/
