Crime & Safety

Fire Engulfs Garage of Forks Home (Video)

Watch firefighters fight a fire that destroyed the garage and heavily damaged a home in Forks Township Thursday night.

Watch firefighters from Forks Township and area fire departments battle a blaze that destroyed the garage of a Forks home Thursday night.

Fire Chief Charles Chapman said the fire on 40 Clarendon Drive was deemed accidental and started in the laundry room. He said the fire is still under investigation to determine the exact cause.

Two people were displaced after the home suffered heavy smoke damage. About 50 firefighters responded to the fire.

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