Mobile Home Fire in Columbia Township Leaves One Occupant Safe, Firefighter Treated for Cut

Early Morning Blaze Requires Five-Department Response in Van Buren County

*COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, Mich.* — Five different fire departments responded to an early morning mobile home fire in Columbia Township on Sunday, March 29, 2026, according to South Haven Area Emergency Services.

The fire was dispatched to around 3:12 a.m. on 18th Street near 53rd Street, west of Breedsville, SHAES confirmed. Officials believe the blaze started on the front porch and quickly spread throughout the mobile home structure.

Fortunately, the person living in the mobile home escaped without injury. Firefighters worked through the early morning hours to extinguish the flames and secure the scene.

Firefighter Treated and Returned to Duty

One firefighter suffered a cut to his hand during the incident. LIFE ambulance workers treated the injury at the scene. Despite the cut, the firefighter returned to his tasks and continued working with the rest of the response team.

The fire required mutual aid from multiple departments to fully respond and contain the blaze. This type of coordinated response is common for larger incidents in Van Buren County.

Community Alert

The fire happened in a residential area of Columbia Township, a growing community in the Van Buren County area. Officials have not released the full extent of property damage from the early morning blaze.

South Haven Area Emergency Services continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the fire starting on the front porch of the mobile home.

Regional Fire Response

The responding departments included Columbia Township Fire Department with mutual aid from the Bangor Community, Bloomingdale, Lee Township, and South Haven Area Emergency Services. This coordinated effort ensured adequate resources were available to handle the incident.

Early morning fires require rapid response, and the five-department turnout demonstrates the fire safety network operating across Van Buren County.

Weather and Response Conditions

The fire broke out during cold March weather, with temperatures in the Van Buren County area running in the 20s. Fire crews worked through challenging conditions to secure the scene.

SHAES and other responding departments continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as investigation proceeds.