An early morning fire in Battle Creek today resulted in the death of family pets, while the human occupants of the home were able to escape without injury. The Battle Creek Enquirer reported that the fire department was alerted to the blaze at 6:21 a.m. at a residence located at 53 Lark Street.
According to the report by WOODTV, firefighters faced a significant challenge upon arrival as heavy flames engulfed the first floor and had already spread to the second. Due to this, the stability of the floors was compromised, hindering their efforts, and they initially attacked the fire from the exterior before moving inside. The total damages were estimated at approximately $190,000, with $120,000 attributed to the property and $70,000 to the contents.
The incident not only wrought financial havoc but also a deeper, more unseen loss—the family pets that perished in the fire, a somber reality confirmed by the firefighters; however, the homeowner mentioned the possibility of one kitten having possibly escaped the flames, according to officials, as noted in the Battle Creek Enquirer…