Incident number: 2402896
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 4/28/2024
Incident time: 2:36 a.m.
Address/location: 9 South Place
Occupied? Yes
Owner: N/A
Probable cause, if known: Under investigation
Structure type: Multi-family duplex
Construction type: Wood
Estimated property damage: $144,000
Estimated contents damage: $45,500
Location/extent of damage: Rear of the structure, into the house and attic
Hazardous materials involved?: None
Specialized rescues?: None
Vehicles involved: N/A
Injuries
Civilian: None
Responder: Yes, one firefighter injured his back, and was treated by LifeCare Ambulance and was released on scene, back to duty.
Fatalities
Civilian: None
Responder: None
Other information: Battle Creek Fire Department crews arrived to find a duplex home on fire. Heavy fire and smoke was coming from the rear of the structure. Fire crews pulled hoselines and immediately started searching for victims and performing fire control. No civilians were injured. One firefighter sustained a minor back injury, and was treated on scene by Lifecare Ambulance and was released, back to duty. One cat died in the fire. Salvage and overhaul was conducted. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the BCFD Fire Inspector.