Incident number: 8211
Type of emergency: Structure Fire
Incident date/alarm time: 11/17/2024 4:50am
Address: 21 Grand Blvd.
Any injuries? No
Any fatalities? No
Occupied? Yes
Probable Cause: Candles
Structure Type: Residential
Construction Type: Wood frame
Estimated Property Damage: $15,000.
Location/extent of damage: 2nd floor bedroom
Estimated contents damage: $5,000.
More Details: The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 21 Grand Blvd.
Upon arrival, Engine 4 found the homeowner outside, who reported a fire in a second-floor bedroom and that his dog was still inside.
Car 3 assumed command as Engine 4 made entry and located the fire. Rescue 2 advanced a hand line to assist with extinguishment, while Rescue 6 initiated a search. Rescue 6 successfully located the dog and safely removed it from the home. Truck 1 provided ventilation and interior support, and Engine 3 performed additional support functions.
The crew was able to quickly bring the fire under control and contain it to the upstairs. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire was determined to be unattended candles left burning.
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