From: Chad Bogue, Division Chief of Turn Operations Date: 8/28/2013 RE: Press Release; structure fire Press Release At approximately 4:00 a.m. Wednesday morning an officer on patrol at the Portage Police Dept. noticed smoke in the area of Lute and Willowcreek Rds. Upon further investigation, he found a large amount of smoke coming from the vents at Santini’s Pepper Pot Pizza at 3287 Willowcreek. The Portage Fire Dept. responded and upon arrival, found heavy smoke in the restaurant and light smoke in the Kwik-Mart adjacent to the restaurant in the same building. Fire crews forced entry into the restaurant and found intense heat and smoke in the kitchen area. Fire crews struck the fire quickly. The fire was contained to the restaurant. Light smoke was removed from the Kwik-Mart to the west and Hair Express to the east. No fire extension or damage was found in the adjoining businesses. A first alarm was struck. Ogden Dunes, Burns Harbor, and Union Fire covered Portage Stations and South Haven Fire assisted at the scene. Cause is under investigation. Fire investigators remained on the scene as of this morning. Santini’s Pizza will remain closed due to extensive fire and smoke damage. All other businesses in the strip mall will be able to remain open.
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:11:14 +0000
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