Incident number: 8059
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date/alarm time: 11/10/2024 2:25pm
Address: 143 E. Van Buren St.
Any injuries? No
Any fatalities? No
Occupied? Yes
Property Owner: Isidro Rosas
Probable Cause: Under Investigation
Structure Type: Single-Family Dwelling
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Estimated Property Damage: $110,000
Location/extent of damage: First and Second Floors
Estimated contents damage: $80,000
Full Details: On Sunday, November 10, just before 2:30 p.m., Battle Creek Fire Department crews responded to a fire at a single-family home on Van Buren Street.
Upon arrival, Engine 3 found flames coming from a first-floor window and quickly deployed a hose line to begin extinguishing the fire.
Shortly after, Truck 1 arrived and began a search of the second floor for any trapped occupants. Neighbors reported hearing calls for help from inside the home, but no individuals were found. Rescue 2, Engine 5, and Rescue 6 assisted with search and rescue operations and fire suppression efforts.
The fire was brought under control within an hour and a half. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal. Tragically, three dogs and three cats perished in the fire. No other injuries were reported.
The Red Cross is providing temporary lodging assistance to the displaced residents.
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