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Heavy flames force firefighters to evacuate building

All crews were ordered out of the building due to the threat of a potential collapse

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Firefighters had to leave a burning apartment and evacuate neighboring residences as crews tried to gain control of a quickly-spreading fire Thursday.

FOX17Online reported that the flames quickly spread into the upper portions of the structure and firefighters had to take a defensive approach.

All crews were ordered out of the building due to the threat of a potential collapse, according to the report.

All neighboring homes were evacuated due to the threat that the flames could spread.