Range Telecommunications Building Damaged By Fire

Marquette Township Fire Rescue was dispatched to Range Telecommunications, at 2342 US 42 West, for structure fire with flames showing. Chocolay Township Fire and Marquette City Fire were automatically dispatched per our agencies auto aid agreement. The call came in at just after 1:00 Monday morning

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire at the rear door entrance and smoke filling up the building. According to Fire Chief Dan Shanahan, two employees were outside of the building with smoke inhalation. The fire was under control in 20 minutes. It caused moderate fire, smoke and water damage to the building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.