Kalamazoo, MI: At approximately 1:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 13, 2017, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to the 1212 E. Stockbridge regarding smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival officers found fire in a second floor apartment and in the attic. Crews quickly extinguished the fire limiting most of the damage to the second floor.
The cause of the fire is unknown and is currently under investigation. There were no injuries during this incident however several adults and approximately 8 children were displaced. The American Red Cross is assisting them with making temporary living arrangements.
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: April 13, 2017
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Vernon Coakley, Operations Division, 337-8142
