Operations & Training

Probe Underway as Fire Destroys Three Indianapolis Houses

Oct. 8, 2024

Two of the houses were vacant while the other was not occupied, Indianapolis fire officials reported.

Indianapolis firefighters battled a blaze that involved three houes early Monday.

Many people called 9-1-1 to report three houses were burning, according to WTHR,

When firefighters approached the area, they saw heavy fire coming from the homes. Two were vacant and the third was not occupied when the fire broke out.

It took crews about two hours to get the fire under control.

One firefighter was slightly injured.

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