Massive fire at antique store closes Grand River Road in Williamston

WILLIAMSTON, Mich. (WILX) - A fire ripped through an antique store near Williamston Thursday morning, forcing part of Grand River Road to close as firefighters worked to put out the blaze.

Update: Antique store in Williamston destroyed in massive fire

Red Cedar Antiques caught fire early Thursday. The store is on Grand River Road east of Zimmer Road. Grand River was closed between Zimmer and Churchill Downs Road.

Around 2 a.m., multiple crews including Lansing, Meridian Township, Dansville, Mason, Holt, and Fowlerville fire departments responded to the fire.

As of 5 a.m., firefighters were still working to put out the flames but appeared to be gaining control over the fire. There is no word yet on any injuries.

According to the store’s website, Red Cedar Antiques has 40 rooms of collectible items.

BREAKING: We are first on the scene of a big fire at the Red Cedar Antiques store on Grand River road near Williamston. @wilxTV pic.twitter.com/X2YupqbcFg
— Seth Wells (@SethTVSports) May 12, 2022