Incident number: 2021-02163
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 4/14/2021
Incident time: 5:15 a.m.
Address/location: 4 S. 22nd St.
Occupied? No
Owner: Undetermined
Probable cause, if known: Under investigation
Structure type: Two-family residential
Construction type: Wood frame
Estimated property damage: $65,000
Estimated contents damage: $10,000
Location/extent of damage: First floor
Hazardous materials involved?: None
Specialized rescues?: None
Vehicles involved: None
Injuries
None
Fatalities
None
Other information: The Battle Creek Fire Department was dispatched to a reported duplex-style structure fire at 4 S. 22nd St. Rescue 4 arrived at the scene to find flames and smoke showing throughout the unit. The dwelling was not occupied at the time of the fire. There was no damage to the adjoining unit. A hose line was extended to quickly extinguish the fire. The fire unit was under renovation, and extensive overhaul was performed. Engine 2, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Engine 5, Engine 6, Squad 6, and Car 3 assisted on scene. No injuries reported. The Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.