BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — A fatal fire in Battle Creek is under investigation.
Firefighters were dispatched to 267 East Michigan Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. Monday. The first crews on the scene saw flames shooting out of the back of the two-story home.
Firefighters did not discover the body until after the fire had been brought under control about two hours later.
All they are saying is that the victim is a male.
A medical examiner was called to the scene after the man was pronounced dead.
Investigators will also be looking for the cause of the fire.
One firefighter suffered a back injury during the response, according to a press release from the city.
