Fire causes over 50K of damage to home under renovation

BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A house under renovation in Battle Creek suffered over $50,000 worth of damage from a fire, Saturday evening, July 9.

The Battle Creek Fire Department responded around 7 p.m. to 20 Maryland Drive and found smoke coming from inside the structure.

The fire was brought under control after an aggressive interior attack with the extent of the damage occurring on the first floor and basement.

The home was vacant at the time of the fire and was being renovated.

The Battle Creek Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.