Ishpeming Township man died from injuries sustained in house fire

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Update: March 21, 2023

One of the people injured in a fire on Silver Street in Ishpeming Township has died.

According to family, Glenn Andrews, owner of Glenn’s Smokehouse, died of his injuries on Sunday, March 19.

Andrews was critically injured in a fire at 175 Silver Street in Ishpeming Township on March 5 and was taken to the University of Michigan Hospital.

In a Facebook post, the family said that there will be a memorial for Andrews on Wednesday, March 22, at Barrel + Beam in Marquette Township from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Glenn’s Smokehouse announced that it is permanently closed

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the Michigan State Police is still investigating.

Fires have been reported in recent months at the homes on both sides of Andrews’. In August 2022, a 70-year-old man died. Investigators ruled out foul play.

In Sept. 2022, a small fire was reported. That is still being investigated as arson.

TV6 has called and requested more information regarding the investigation but the Michigan State Police says it is unable to release more information at this time.

Last published: Mar 6, 2023 7:51:21 PM

Two people were hospitalized after a house fire in Ishpeming Township early Sunday morning.

According to the Ishpeming Township Fire Department, firefighters responded to 175 Silver Street at 3:19 a.m. The two-story house was completely up in flames.

Two people inside the home evacuated. They were taken to UP Health System - Marquette for further evaluation. Ishpeming Township Fire Captain Brian DeLongchamp says their conditions are unknown to him right now.

Along with the Ishpeming Township Fire Department, the Ishpeming City Fire Department, Marquette County Rescue, UP Health System EMS, the Ishpeming Police Department, the Michigan State Police, UPPCO, and Semco Energy all assisted.

The cause of the fire is unknown and is under investigation by the Michigan State Police.

A Facebook post from Glenn’s Smokehouse indicates that the owner of the business, Glenn Andrews, was injured. The post says Andrews is in critical care and will have a long road ahead of him.

Fires have been reported in recent months at the homes on both sides of the one that burned Sunday. In August 2022, a 70-year-old man died. Investigators ruled out foul play.

In Sept. 2022, a small fire was reported. That is still being investigated as arson.

TV6 is working to bring you updates on this developing story.