Kalamazoo, MI: On Friday, December 25, 2015, at approximately 1:50 A.M., Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to 1020 Reed regarding a house fire. First arriving units found a female at a second story window who was rescued by ladder. A second occupant escaped the fire with his 3 year old son but was badly burned. He was taken to Bronson Hospital and is currently in critical condition. The child sustained a minor burn on his arm and is fine.
The fire was quickly extinguished but the structure was heavily damaged. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt. Lance Handlogten
Date: December 25, 2015
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain James Mallery, Operations Division, 337-8142
