Incident number: 19-2221
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 4/18/19
Alarm time: 7:09 a.m.
Address/location: 15551 S. Airport Road
Occupied? Yes
Owner: City of Battle Creek - Airport Operations Building
Probable cause (if known): Probable lightning strike
Structure type: Office and maintenance facility for the airport
Construction type: Concrete and steel
Estimated property damage: Undetermined
Estimated contents damage: Undetermined
Location/extent of damage: Isolated to roof decking material around a skylight
Hazardous materials involved: N / A
Specialized rescues: N / A
Vehicles involved, if any:
Injuries: None reported
Fatalities: None
Other information: Battle Creek Fire Department Engine 2, Rescue 3, Rescue 4, Engine 5, Truck 6, Squad 6 and Car 3 responded to a reported roof fire at the Airport Operations Building. Upon arrival, no visible fire or smoke conditions were present. Rescue 4 and Truck 6 investigated to find smoldering roof deck materials near a sky light. Part of the roof was exposed to ensure there was no fire extension. The rest of the building was then checked to ensure there was no hidden fire conditions. A lighting strike is believed to be the cause of the fire, however, it is unknown when it occurred. Normal operations at the airport building have resumed.