Crews battle fire in Granger home

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Crews battle a huge fire at a home in the Saddlebrook Subdivision in Granger (WSBT Photo)

Crews battle a huge fire at a home in the Saddlebrook subdivision in Granger on Saturday, May 10, 2008. (WSBT Photo)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: May 10, 2008 at 6:04 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 10, 2008 at 10:47 PM EDT

GRANGER — Fire severely damaged a large home not far from the state line, northeast of Clover and Adams roads, on Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to 50752 Pickett Ridge Court about 12:45 p.m. Flames could be seen shooting through the roof of the house, which appears as if it could be a total loss, according to Tribune staffers on the scene.

One firefighter is reported to have twisted his ankle.

Crews from several area departments were called to help, including Harris and Penn townships, Clay Fire Territory, Osceola, Edwardsburg, Howard Township in Berrien County and Cleveland Township in Elkhart County.

Tuesday, May 20 at 1:06 PM OC wrote ...

ok first of all if you know who the contractors are it won't help you to avoid them now a days these contractors are practically gluuing homes together cus its cheaper. second of all have you seen there house it was valued at 675g's and 300g's of damage ok i know everyone in granger isnt rich and it's sad this happened someone could have been injured or killed but these people have not lost everything. they will be fine

Monday, May 12 at 2:25 PM Neighbor wrote ...

Personally, the reaction of the community was very disturbing. There were cars parked everywhere, trying to see the house, the firefighters could barely get to it. Then, the amount of gaukers were ridiculous. I live three houses down, and there was so much traffic just to see the house that burned. I'm a family friend, and I bet that she didn't appreciate everyone coming to get a cheap thrill.

Monday, May 12 at 9:40 AM elkhart wrote ...

I too would like to know who built the home. sounds alot like the home that went up in flames on Shavehead Lake last year- twice to the same house!

Sunday, May 11 at 5:18 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I'd like to know which contractors built the house. You know, just wondering, is all. So I know who to avoid...

Sunday, May 11 at 3:58 PM A Person wrote ...

This was just awful. My thoughts and prayers are with this family. They have lost everything so everyone please keep them in your prayers and pray for the best! Take care and God Bless!!

Sunday, May 11 at 10:40 AM sheesh wrote ...

So, John 6:18am, what's your point? Jealous? What an ugly emotion.

Sunday, May 11 at 6:18 AM john wrote ...

they got a truck parked outside loaded with cash ,so i am 100 pct sure they can replace the house.

Saturday, May 10 at 11:51 PM so sad wrote ...

What a shame for this family. How devastating it must be to lose your home, family pictures, everything. My heart goes out to them.

Saturday, May 10 at 11:47 PM Jim T. wrote ...

Hey Niles, Real nice..oh yeah and classy. This family, like yours and mine probably worked real hard to get what they had and from the looks of the damage, more than likely lost everything. It's nice to see you can make such bold conclusions about someone you have never meet just because they live in Granger. Then you don't have the guts to sign your own name to your post.

Saturday, May 10 at 11:03 PM someone wrote ...

This happend on Saturday afternoon. I was outside with my friends and then we saw more than 15 abulences and firetrucks go by and we could see smoke and it was really scary. These are the scary things in life! I was coming home from the Silver Mile at like 12:55 and I was more than 2 miles away and I could see smoke!! It would really stink if this happend to you. You'd lose everything you own and have nothing left but each other. I really hope everyone is okay!!! I think you all know what I mean

Saturday, May 10 at 10:37 PM ??? wrote ...

If this happened on Friday, why are they just now reporting it?

Saturday, May 10 at 10:36 PM Len in Mishawaka wrote ...

I was not trying to be cruel, I simply DO mean that considering where they live, they probably are smart enough to have homeowners insurance! It gets old, the amount of people who fires happen to who are begging for money because there is no insurance. Homeowner's or renters ins. is not that expensive to get, cheaper than tricked out cars or cel phones. Geeeez people, take a pill! As far as sentimental stuff goes, that is the hard part, that is irreplaceable. I still hope that everyone is OK!

Saturday, May 10 at 10:19 PM Goshen wrote ...

I don't know which makes me more sad, the story or the previous comments. Where is people's compassion now days? I am sorry ANY family has to go thru a fire and destruction of their home.

Saturday, May 10 at 10:18 PM Careful Not to Judge wrote ...

You can take a loan up to seven times your gross income...don't say they are made of money...Will insurance cover a cigg left

Saturday, May 10 at 10:15 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Someone works hard to provide a nice home for their family and gets called out for it. They had a fire and probably lost many things money can't replace. You people are unbelievable...

Saturday, May 10 at 10:14 PM Andy wrote ...

The fire happened Saturday afternoon, not Friday afternoon.

Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 PM sheesh wrote ...

Who cares how much $$ they may or may not have. How about a little sympathy for a family who lost everything. Class envy is so umbecoming.

Saturday, May 10 at 9:58 PM annette wrote ...

Funny how people who make heartless remarks that show the true nature of their being never sign their real names. To make reference to people who have had devastating experiences begging for handouts is just cruel. I would rather give a "handout" than live with the fact that I may have been able to lend a hand and didn't. The feeling of being conned stays with me for about 5 minutes. Knowing I could have helped and didn't would stay with me for a life time.

Saturday, May 10 at 9:18 PM niles wrote ...

yeah it looks like their made of money they should not have any problem replacing the house!!

Saturday, May 10 at 8:50 PM Mishawaka wrote ...

I am sure that these people at least had insurance and won't be begging for handouts! I hope everyone is OK!

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