Incident number: 2022-04389
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 7/9/2022
Incident time: 6:57 p.m.
Address/location: 20 Maryland Drive
Occupied? No
Owner: Jennifer Gibson
Probable cause, if known: Unknown
Structure type: Residential structure
Construction type: Wood frame
Estimated property damage: $53,396.16
Estimated contents damage: None
Location/extent of damage: First floor and basement
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 residential structure fire at 20 Maryland Drive at approximately 7 p.m. Car 3, Engine 2, and Squad 2 arrived to find smoke coming from inside the structure. Engine 2 and Squad 2 made an aggressive interior attack and Car 3 took command. Engine 5 established a water supply, Truck 1 secured utilities, Rescue 3 was the Rapid Intervention Crew, and Rescue 6 and Squad 6 provided additional support. The home was vacant at the time of the fire and was being renovated. The Battle Creek Fire Marshal is investigating and the cause of the fire is presently unknown.