Incident number: 1 9 - 2877
Type of emergency: S t r u c t u r e F i r e
Incident date: 5/18/19
Alarm time: 6 : 3 1 p m
Address/location: 6 7 A v e r y A v e .
Occupied? Yes
Owner: M e r l i n e J o n e s
Probable cause (if known): U n d e r I n v e s t i g a t i o n
Structure type: O n e -st o r y r e s i d e n t i a l
Construction type: W o o d F r a m e
Estimated property damage: U n d e t e r m i n e d
Estimated contents damage: U n d e t e r m i n e d
Location/extent of damage: G a r a g e / B r e e z e w a y
Hazardous materials involved: N / A
Specialized rescues: N / A
Vehicles involved, if any: Y e s , U n d e t e r m i n e d M a k e / M o d e l
Injuries: N o n e
Fatalities: N o n e
Other information:. Battle Creek Fire Department Engine 2, Squad 2, Rescue 3, Rescue 4, Engine 5, Truck 6, Squad 6 and Car 3 were dispatched to a reported attached garage fire. Engine 5 arrived to find a working attached garage fire that was extending into the house; all occupants were out of the structure. Engine 5 extended a hose line to begin extinguishing the fire. Engine 2 set up a water supply for Engine 5. Rescue 4 and Squad 2 entered the home to contain the fire. Rescue 3 secured the utilities while Truck 6 ventilated. Squad 6 assisted Engine 5 with fire attack. The fire was extinguished within 30 minutes, however, due to the amount of contents in the home and garage, extensive overhaul operations took place. A board-up company will secure the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The occupants will be displaced and will stay with family.