WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake home is a total loss after an early-morning fire on  Wednesday.

According to information provided by Winona Lake Volunteer Firefighters (WLVF) Public Information Officer Mike Cox, at approximately 2:08 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 10, the WLVF were called to a structure fire at 2302 Eastwood Road, Winona Lake.

The first report was that the house was fully engulfed. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory also responded. Tankers and manpower were requested from Pierceton, Claypool and Leesburg-Plain Township fire departments. The home is considered a total loss, Cox said.

Homeowners were not at home and have been notified of the fire. County records indicate the home is owned by Michael J. and Tammy L. Cusick.

There were no injuries reported during the incident.

Cox said the house to the north of the Cusick home sustained siding damage, but there was no actual fire damage to any of the neighbors’ property.

The cause and origin of the fire are being investigated and fire crews were still on the scene at 5:30 a.m.

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WARSAW — Patriot Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the 9-11 Memorial at Central Park, 117 E. Canal St., Warsaw.  

Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith, a veteran, will be the speaker. 

"This is the 23rd annual event that we have held since 2002," according to Mike Cox, chairman of the Kosciusko 9-11 Committee.  

"We made a commitment to "Never Forget" remembering each year those who died on that fateful day in 2001 and honor the law, fire and emergency personnel who serve us 24/7 in our communities," Cox said.

This year will mark the 22nd annual event by the committee.  

The public is invited to attend and encouraged to bring chairs. For more information go to:  Facebook: Kosciusko 9-11 Committee.

Plans are already in the works for 2026 for the 25th anniversary.  

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