BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Officials in Battle Creek are reporting that a structure fire over the weekend did not result in any injuries.
Around 10:30 p.m. Friday night, fire officials were called to the address of 3165 Beckley Rd. All Battle Creek Fire Department stations were dispatched to the incident.
Officials say that Truck 6 and Squad 6 arrived to find a fire in the attic near the chimney. All occupants were safely out of the structure at the time.
In order to extinguish the fire, crews had to open the roof near the chimney to access fire in the attic area. Crews used salvage covers to protect the contents as much as possible.
Further investigation determined that the fire was caused by the fireplace chimney.
Leroy Fire Department and Newton Fire Department assisted on scene with water supply operations.
Damages sustained from the fire are estimated to be in the range of $45,000.
