Torch Lake Township Fire Destroys Home

Fire destroys a house under construction in the Keweenaw.

It happened at about 10 this morning on Lower Point Mills Road in Torch Lake Township.

It started at a boiler in the back of the house.

Then it spread to construction materials that were being stored behind the house.

The 2-story home was a total loss, but the owner plans to rebuild.

The Dollar Bay, Tamarack City, Boston Location and Quincy-Franklin-Hancock Township Volunteer Fire Departments all responded to the blaze.

No one was hurt.