BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 576 W. Van Buren St. shortly after 6 a.m. on Friday, June 13.
Engine 5, Rescue 2 and Car 3 arrived within three minutes to find smoke showing from a vacant church. Engine 5 deployed a handline and quickly extinguished the fire, which was isolated to the center of the first floor. Rescue 2 checked the basement for fire extension, while Truck 1 ventilated the structure.
The fire is considered suspicious and is under investigation by the department’s fire inspector. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Battle Creek Fire Department administration at 269-966-3519.