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Five-alarm fire shakes South Haven, disrupts Homecoming plans

Writer: Tri-City Record
Tri-City Record
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Area fire departments assist with blaze; Watervliet school offers field for postponed football game

A five-alarm fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven Friday, Sept. 25, caused propane explosions and prompted a widespread power outage as firefighters from throughout the region responded. No injuries were reported.

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) reported the first alarm at 3:48 p.m. at the facility on Stieve Drive. Smoke could be seen from as far as

30 miles away, and explosions were felt throughout the community.

SMOKE FILLS THE SKY… A towering plume of smoke rises from the East Jordan Plastics fire in South Haven Friday, Sept. 25. The five-alarm blaze drew firefighters from throughout the region and prompted a widespread power outage. No injuries were reported. (TCR photo by Joseph Coffin)
SMOKE FILLS THE SKY… A towering plume of smoke rises from the East Jordan Plastics fire in South Haven Friday, Sept. 25. The five-alarm blaze drew firefighters from throughout the region and prompted a widespread power outage. No injuries were reported. (TCR photo by Joseph Coffin)

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