A fire that ignited at a vacant church in Battle Creek early this morning is being labeled as suspicious by local fire officials. According to WOOD TV, the Battle Creek Fire Department responded to the blaze shortly after 6 a.m. on West Van Buren Street. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find smoke revealing itself, and managed to quickly subdue the flames. The incident resulted in approximately $30,000 in property damage, yet thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is currently under scrutiny, and the BCFD fire inspector is conducting an investigation into the nature of the blaze. Firefighters contained the fire to the first floor of the church, as reported by WWMT. The fire department is encouraging anyone with information to come forward and contact the BCFD administration.
Additionally, the fire department disclosed that several units, including Engines 5, Rescue 2, and Car 3, responded rapidly, reaching the site within three minutes of the report. The incident was managed expertly with a handline being deployed by Engine 5 to extinguish the fire located centrally on the first floor, while Rescue 2 surveyed the basement for any signs of the fire spreading, and Truck 1 was responsible for structure ventilation. This in-depth account was provided by the Battle Creek official website…