8/10/17 - Jackson house fire, 1809 Pringle

Two firefighters were treated for injuries during a multiple alarm house fire at 1809 Pringle St on Thursday, August 10, 2017. The Jackson and Summit Twp fire departments were dispatched to the structure fire, located one block from a closed Jackson fire station, just before 1:20 PM. On arrival, fire was showing from the front of the house and a 2nd alarm was requested, bringing another engine company from Summit Twp, an engine from Blackman-Leoni and an off duty callback crew for Jackson. Firefighters fought a difficult offensive attack on the flames, challenged by it's unseen spread through the home's void spaces in it's construction. At 1:37 PM command requested a 3rd alarm for additional manpower. Dispatch was declined by two departments stating they had no manpower available before they were able to get an engine crew to respond from Henrietta Twp. Due to the fire's advancement, command withdrew all crews and changed to a defensive attack as the attic became fully involved. Crews had to work around the obstacle of an arcing electrical service until Consumers Energy arrived to shut down the line. Problems with low water pressure challenged firefighters until a another supply line was hand laid to a second hydrant. One firefighter was treated for exhaustion and another for a leg injury. Investigators believe this fire was intentionally started.