Incident number: 2023-07914
Type of emergency: Suspicious fire
Incident date: 11/12/2023
Incident time: 4:20 a.m.
Address/location: 33 Oneita St.
Occupied? Yes
Owner: Mr. Wright
Probable cause, if known: Suspicious
Structure type: Single-family residential
Construction type: Wood frame
Estimated property damage: None
Estimated contents damage: None
Location/extent of damage: Rear exterior
Hazardous materials involved?: NA
Specialized rescues?: NA
Vehicles involved: NA
Injuries
None
Fatalities
None
Other information: The Battle Creek Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 33 Oneita St.
Rescue 2 arrived within two minutes to find a rubbish pile burning against the outside of the home. Rescue 2 quickly extinguished the fire while Engine 5 checked for extension. The fire was contained to the outside of the home, with no injuries reported.
The fire is suspicious and the fire marshal is working with the Battle Creek Police Department to determine its cause. Anyone who might have information that could help in this case should call Fire Administration at 269-966-3521.