Fire Causes $2.5M in Damage to MI Manufacturing Facility

Battle Creek Michigan Fire Department

John Agar
mlive.com
(TNS)

BATTLE CREEK, MI – A fire caused an estimated $2.5 million in damage at Advantage Sintered Metals, firefighters said.

The fire was reported at 4:31 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the large manufacturing facility at 5701 W. Dickman Road.

Battle Creek firefighters found heavy fire and black smoke coming from the roof and called for mutual aid from neighboring fire departments.

Firefighters had the fire under control after about 90 minutes.

No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

The roof and manufacturing area sustained the most damage, firefighters said.

Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fire Department and Bedford Township Fire Department also responded. LifeCare Ambulance provided assistance to firefighters.

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