Family Dollar Fire in Battle Creek Causes $10,000 in Damage

The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a fire at the Family Dollar on Capital Avenue SW shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, according to the City of Battle Creek’s incident report.

Fire crews were dispatched by the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority after reports of smoke coming from the store.

LifeCare Ambulance also responded.

Firefighters found flames at the rear corner and roofline of the building.

Engine 3 stretched a hose line to the rear entrance while Truck 1 forced entry to help crews reach the fire.

Rescue 6 searched the store to confirm everyone had evacuated and to check whether flames had spread into the merchandise area.

Truck 1 checked the roof for fire extension, while Engine 5 and Rescue 2 helped ventilate the building and support the response.

Crews contained the fire to the rear wall and roofline area.

No injuries were reported.

The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause, which officials believe was accidental.

Estimated property damage is approximately $10,000.

The city’s report did not give a street number for the store.

Questions and Answers

When and where did the fire happen?

The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Family Dollar on Capital Avenue SW in Battle Creek.

Was anyone hurt, and how much damage was reported?

No injuries were reported. Officials estimated property damage at about $10,000.

What caused the fire?

The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. Officials said the fire is believed to have been accidental.