Incident number: 24-04248
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 6/16/2024
Incident time: 10:27 a.m.
Address/location: 181 Honey Ln.
Occupied? Yes
Owner: Kenny Johnson
Probable cause, if known: Cooking
Structure type: Single-family residential
Construction type: Wood frame
Estimated property damage: $500
Estimated contents damage: $0
Location/extent of damage: Attached deck
Hazardous materials involved?: No
Specialized rescues?: None
Vehicles involved: N/A
Injuries
Civilian: None
Responder: None
Fatalities
Civilian: None
Responder: None
Other information: The Battle Creek Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a deck fire threatening the attached home. Upon arrival, Engine 4 found smoke coming from the rear of the structure. After further investigation, they found an electric smoker had caught a portion of the attached deck on fire. Engine 4 extended a hose line to the rear of the structure. With assistance from Rescue 6, the fire was extinguished in a matter of minutes. Due to the quick actions of BCFD personnel, damage to the deck was minimal, and the home sustained no damage at all. No injuries were reported.