By Carol Anders Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The cause of a duplex fire on South Michigan Street and Ewing Street in Plymouth Dec. 2 that forced at least 12 people from the two apartments has still not been determined.
Firefighters from both the Plymouth Fire Department and the Argos Fire Department spend nearly seven hours battling the blaze.
Monday, officials from the Indiana Fire Marshal’s Ooffice began an investigation as to what may have started the fire.

Plymouth Fire Chief Andy Metsker said, “We have determined that the structure is unsafe and that it will hinder the investigation.
Metsker said they would be working with the insurance carrier of the owner at this point to determine how far they want to go to find the cause. He said it would be at the expense of the owner or insurance company if they want to demolish the structure to the point where it safe for inspectors to go inside.
Metsker said, “We know the fire started in the basement, but the determination of how will take some time.”
Doors and windows have been boarded up on the home.