House Fire Investigation

February 08, 2010

Two firefighters hurt

            Fire destroyed a Battle Creek house and damaged a second early Sunday. Fire crews were called to Lathrop Avenue just after 3AM. They arrived to find one house completely engulfed in flames. The fire had also extended to the house next door. The first house was a total loss. There was extensive damage to the attic of the second house and moderate second floor damage. No residents were hurt, but one firefighter suffered minor burns and another fell, injuring his back. Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire, but say it started in the kitchen.