BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – A resident had to be treated for smoke inhalation on Saturday night when a fire broke out at the River Villa Apartments on Wagner Drive.
The cause of the fire was determined to be unattended cooking.
Flames were showing from a third-floor apartment when the first firefighters arrived.
The fire was put out within 10 minutes. Damage was limited to one apartment and a hallway. Seven other units were affected by smoke and/or water damage.
The total amount of damage was estimated at $550,000.
The occupant who was treated by LifeCare Ambulance for smoke inhalation was released at the scene.
No other injuries were reported. The Red Cross assisted those who were displaced from the fire.
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