According to reports by WZZM 13, the fire broke out at around 10:20 p.m. at an apartment building located at 111 West Street.
Upon arrival, smoke was observed in the hallway of the building.
The department’s investigation led to the discovery of a blaze that originated from a vent fan in a first-floor apartment, firefighters had to remove drywall from the ceiling to tackle the inferno.
“Crews pulled drywall from the ceiling to access the fire and put it out,” detailed the report by WZZM 13. The fire managed to extend its reach to the second floor, prompting the activation of a sprinkler system.
All residents were reported safe and, while the fire itself was contained, the aftermath saw disruption for the residents.
As noted by FOX 17, the American Red Cross stepped in to assist those who were unable to return to their apartments following the incident.
The repercussions of controlling the blaze included collateral damage; the apartments sustained fire-related harm and the water supply had to be cut to facilitate repairs of a damaged sprinkler reported MLive. Although the intrepid response from fire personnel contained the situation, residents faced the inconvenience of water outage.
The cause behind the harrowing event was identified as an “electrical shortage,” yet investigations continue, the Battle Creek Fire Department told reporters. The exact number of individuals displaced by the catastrophe has not been provided, but the quick response of emergency services prevented any physical injuries from being sustained.
