Furnace believed to be cause of $700K Ann Arbor apartment fire

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Officials have ruled a furnace the probable cause of an apartment fire in Ann Arbor that caused significant damage and displaced several people.

It happened Saturday, April 5, at the Arbor Landings apartment complex on Dexter Road.

According to authorities, first responders arrived and found the fire had already spread to the attic of two second-floor apartments. While fire damage was limited to only two units, water and smoke significantly damaged the other six units.

The fire caused an estimated $700,000 in damage to the building and its contents.

Authorities believe the fire was caused by a furnace, but they are unsure if the furnace was faulty or if combustibles were stored too close to the furnace.