Date: Friday, August 21, 2020
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Huber, Operations Division, 269-337-8120
On August 21, 2020, at approximately 1:13 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety, assisted by the Kalamazoo Township Fire Department, responded to a report of a house fire in the 100 block of Prospect. Upon arrival there was smoke coming from the eaves of the residence. An interior attack was attempted but the fire had spread into the attic and eventually compromised conditions inside. Fire fighters continued to fight the fire from outside. Fire Fighters are still on scene working to fully extinguish the fire, the Fire Marshals office will continue to investigate the cause of the fire.
The residence had been evacuated prior to our arrival, the Red Cross is assisting the family who resided in the home. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at (269)337-8120, Silent Observer at 343-2100 or report online at www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Lt VanderKlok
