Turkey fryer on deck results in house fire on Christmas Day in VBT

A house fire, with flames neighbors say were above the roof line, was the result of a turkey fryer on the deck at 1163 Roulo Street in Van Buren Township on Christmas Day.
Fire Chief Dan Besson said fire fighters were dispatched at 3:20 p.m. and arrived at 3:24. The fire was under control at 3:30 p.m. and crews cleared at 4:26 p.m.
Chief Besson said heavy smoke was witnessed by Engine 1’s crew leaving nearby Station 1. There was a quick knock-down of the fire from outside the home while waiting for Engine 2 to arrive to make an interior attack. OSHA rules require two fire fighters to be stationed outside when two go into a burning structure, Besson said.
The house occupants were preparing for a large family gathering and made it safely out of the home. The occupants were renting the home and had renter’s insurance, he said. No injuries were reported.
City of Belleville Fire Department sent an engine and crew to assist.
VBT Battalion Chief Ron Folks was incident commander. There was no estimated loss to report as yet.