GARFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire overnight that destroyed an Amish-owned grocery store in Newaygo County.
First responders arrived around midnight at Brookside Discount Grocery on West 72nd Street near Croswell Avenue. That is in Garfield Township, west of Newaygo. They remained on scene for several hours Thursday.
Some store employees reportedly were still on site when it happened, but no injuries were reported.
The Blue Lake Township Fire Department notes in a social media post that multiple public safety agencies responded to the fire. It says Brookside was an important part of the community, adding that, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Newaygo community, the owners and employees of Brookside Grocery."
Brookside Fire said its crews responded with a tender, additional manpower, and SCBA bottle support to assist crews operating on scene. It thanked all the responding agencies for their hard work, coordination and dedication.
"Brookside Grocery was more than just a store," the fire department said. "It was an important part of the community and served many families throughout the area."
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Photo: Courtesy: Blue Lake Township Fire Department
A file photo of Brookside Discount Grocery. Photo: Courtesy: Blue Lake Township Fire Department