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Fire at vacant school in Battle Creek reignites

Battle Creek fire department 03022024
Posted at 3:46 PM, Apr 23, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-23 15:46:55-04

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Smoldering contents from an early Thursday fire re-ignited Friday morning, according to the Battle Creek Fire Department.

Crews were dispatched about 9:35 a.m. to the former Southwestern Academy, arriving within two minutes.

The small fire was quickly extinguished and the structure was still secure from Thursday’s fire.

No injuries were reported.

The Fire Marshal is still investigating the cause of the first fire.

Anyone with information may call the Battle Creek Fire Department at 269-966-3519.