Public Safety News: Structure Fire 3/26/26

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

At approximately 6:50 a.m. on March 26, 2026, the Muskegon Fire Department was dispatched to a
structure fire at Living Word Church, located at 1428 Terrace Street.

Upon arrival, firefighters located two individuals inside the building and rescued them. Fire
personnel were able to successfully contain and extinguish the fire.

A 24-year-old female and a 36-year-old male were transported to Trinity Hospital in serious
condition. Updates on their conditions may be provided as more information becomes available.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Muskegon Fire Department and Muskegon
Police Department fire investigators. Additional details will be released as they become available.

The Muskegon Department of Public Safety extends its deepest sympathies to those affected by this
incident and expresses sincere gratitude to the neighboring agencies that assisted in the response.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Muskegon Police
Department at 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.