Battle Creek Times

Incident number: 2022-00455
Type of emergency: Residential structure fire

Incident date: 1/21/2023

Incident time: 5:18 p.m.

Address/location: 371 W. Jackson St.

Occupied? Yes

Owner: Elicia Wallace

Probable cause, if known: Under investigation

Structure type: Residential

Construction type: Wood frame

Estimated property damage: $85,000

Estimated contents damage: $15,000

Location/extent of damage: First floor rear/extensive

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 371 W. Jackson St. Car 3 arrived within two minutes to find fire showing from the first-floor rear.  Engine 2 and Squad 2 arrived a minute later to begin fire attack and search on the first floor.  Truck 1 and Engine 5 were assigned second-floor fire attack and search.  Rescue 3 was assigned fire attack and search in the basement.  Rescue 6 and Squad 6 assisted with interior operations.  Fire was located in the basement, first and second floors.  Due to quick and coordinated actions, the fire was under control within 25 minutes and no injuries were reported.  The occupants were not home at the time of the fire.  The Fire Marshal is investigating for the cause.  Battle Creek Police and LifeCare Ambulance assisted at the scene. 

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