Former TV anchor’s home reduced to ashes in overnight fire
A former TV anchor's home was destroyed in a significant fire in Plainfield Township, Michigan. Michele DeSelms, who previously worked at WOOD TV8, reported that everyone inside the house, including a dog, escaped safely. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with multiple fire departments responding to the scene.
- ▪Michele DeSelms lost her home in a fire that occurred in Plainfield Township, Michigan.
- ▪The fire was visible from miles away and drew significant attention due to the volume of smoke.
- ▪All occupants of the home, including a dog, escaped without injury.
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Media Former TV anchor’s home reduced to ashes in overnight fire By Ariel Zilber Published May 29, 2026, 12:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A former local TV news anchor watched her home go up in flames as firefighters battled a massive blaze that could be seen from miles away. Former WOOD TV8 anchor Michele DeSelms lost her home in a fire that tore through the residence in Plainfield Township, Mich., according to WOOD-TV. Multiple fire departments rushed to the scene around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after reports of a blaze at the home, not far from Grand Rapids. 4 Former WOOD TV8 anchor Michele DeSelms lost her home in a fire in Plainfield Township, Michigan.
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