A fire early Thursday morning in Lapeer County sent two residents to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The blaze broke out around 8:10 a.m. at the Pines Lapeer West Apartments on Village West Drive, near Zemmer School. Firefighters from several departments, including Lapeer, Elba, and Metamora Township, battled the flames, which spread to multiple units. Authorities closed Oregon Road for emergency access. Though the building wasn’t a total loss, significant damage was reported in several apartments. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Fawaz “Fred” Toma, the owner of a BP station on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township, is taking steps to modernize his business and compete with other nearby fuel centers. Toma plans to demolish the existing station and construct a much larger, more advanced facility. This expansion will offer more services, improving the station’s appeal to local drivers. By upgrading, Toma aims to keep his business competitive in an area where modern fuel stations are offering increasingly diverse options for customers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet