SHAES says some restrooms near the water treatment plant have been damaged by suspected arson on Saturday.
The agency told us more:
“South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) was dispatched at 2:08 a.m. Saturday morning to a report of a possible structure fire “across from the South Pier” in the City of South Haven.
Upon arrival, SHAES units found seven portable restrooms, located adjacent to the SHAWSA Water Treatment Facility, fully involved in fire. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and conducted cooling
operations on the exterior walls of the water treatment facility to prevent further damage.
Due to the extreme heat generated by the fire, the water treatment facility sustained some damage to exterior walls, windows, and a digital sign. The fire did not spread into the facility and did not affect plant operations which continues to provided safe water to customers.
There were no reported injuries.
The fire is believed to be the result of arson and will remain under investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the South Haven Police Department — 269-637-5151.”
SHAES say materials on scene and the improbability of these restrooms igniting lead the agency to suspect arson. The porta potties are provided summer visitors to the nearby South Beach. It has no information regarding suspects.
SHAES says the fire will not affect the city’s ability to produce safe drinking water.
