Heavy damage to home in Adrian this evening

Just before 6 p.m. this evening Adrian and Butler fire departments were dispatched to 203 North Bates street in Adrian on a report that fire had broken out in an upstairs bedroom.

Upon arrival, heavy fire had already consumed most of the East half of the upstairs portion of the home and had spread to the room directly below.

Crews were on the scene about 4 hours. The residence was occupied by the McDonald family, who escaped without injury.