PHOTOS: West Michigan firefighters responded Sunday, May 11, to a massive mulch fire north of Zeeland. The fire was reported at 2:23 p.m. at Michigan Wood Fibers near 96th Avenue, north of Port Sheldon Street. The fire was originally reported to have occurred at a neighboring and associated business, Mulch Pro.
Ottawa County sheriffโs deputies said early Monday that 96th Avenue was shut down from Port Sheldon Street to Blair Street. Fire departments from Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties responded to the fire. Lou Hunt, the Ottawa County Emergency Management director, said the fire involved large volumes of wood mulch that was stored on the property. Firefighters from at least 21 departments, including most of the departments in Ottawa County, responded to assist Blendon Township firefighters. The large turnout was prompted by the amount of combustible material at the scene.
