MARQUETTE, MI— Fire has damaged a Marquette residence.
Wednesday the Marquette City Fire Department was called to 1119 Presque Isle Avenue around noon. Officers say the fire appeared to have started in the basement and spread into a first-floor bedroom.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. All the home’s residents were able to get out of the house and no injuries were reported.
The Marquette Township Fire Department, Chocolay Township Fire Department, Marquette County Rescue 131, Marquette City Police, SEMCO, and the Marquette Board of Light and Power assisted at the scene.