Incident number: 2021-00198
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 1/10/2021
Incident time: 7:51 a.m.
Address/location: 127 Darragh Drive
Occupied? Yes
Owner: Katelyn Woodward
Probable cause, if known: Faulty electrical wiring
Structure type: Residential
Construction type: Wood-frame construction
Estimated property damage: N/A
Estimated contents damage:N/A
Location/extent of damage: Garage and breezeway
Hazardous materials involved?: None
Specialized rescues?: None
Vehicles involved: None
Injuries
None
Fatalities
None
Other information: The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to an occupied structure fire just before 8 a.m. Car 3 was first on scene to confirm a fire in the two-car garage, and possible involvement into the breezeway. Rescue 4, Rescue 3, and Truck 6 quickly extinguished and controlled the spread of fire. Squad 6 provided water, Engine 2 maintained safety, and Engine 5 provided support and overhaul. Truck 6 took care of all utilities, and SEMCO Energy/Consumers Energy were called to the scene. The fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring in the garage, and there was no fire spread into the home. All occupants were safely evacuated. BCFD would like to recognize firefighter Jayeson Tkac, who was returning home from his 24-hour shift, for his quick actions in notifying Fire Dispatch, and ensuring all occupants evacuated safely from the structure fire before crews arrived.