On Jan. 22, 2024 at approximately 9:44 p.m., Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies were advised that Pennfield Township Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire at the Michigan Motel on M66. in Pennfield Township. When deputies arrived, part of the building was fully engulfed in flames. Deputies along with other motel guests started evacuating others in the motel. Deputies were also advised that a female was trapped inside an adjacent room and could not get out. As Pennfield Fire Department arrived, deputies assisted with getting her out as well as putting out the fire. The female was taken to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
One deputy and three fire personnel were treated and released for smoke inhalation. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office assisted Pennfield Township Fire Department, Bedford Township Fire Department, and LifeCare Ambulance. All of the residents that were displaced due to the fire were taken to a nearby hotel.
Pictured is CCSO Sgt Shad Walling keeping fire away from an occupied room while Pennfield Fire Department suited up to enter the room.
