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Mich. firefighter carried out of house fire after passing out

The Battle Creek firefighter was searching for potential victims in a house fire when they became unconscious

Battle Creek Fire Department

Battle Creek Fire Department

By John Agar
mlive.com

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — A Battle Creek firefighter passed out Wednesday, July 31, while searching for potential victims in a house fire.

Firefighters called a “mayday” and carried the firefighter outside. The firefighter regained consciousness before going to the hospital and was later released to recover at home.

The fire was reported at 5:08 p.m. at 204 Hunter Street. Once on scene, firefighters were told that people could be trapped inside as heavy smoke billowed from the single-story house.

Firefighters were conducting a search for victims and trying to control the fire when the firefighter passed out.

No one was in the house.

The fire caused an estimated $65,000 in damage, primarily to the kitchen and nearby rooms. The cause is under investigation.

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