Indianapolis, IN – Firefighters with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) responded late Thursday morning to a blaze inside a vacant home on the city’s east side, where an initial report of someone trapped turned out to be unfounded.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 11:32 a.m. to a residence located at 438 N. Bradley Avenue, where they arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the single-story structure. Squatters who had been inhabiting the vacant home told firefighters they believed a friend might still be inside, prompting an aggressive search effort.
Fire crews swept the home quickly but found no one inside, officials said. No injuries were reported.
After confirming the structure was clear, firefighters launched a coordinated attack on the flames, bringing the blaze under control within approximately 30 minutes. The home sustained significant fire damage, and investigators remained on the scene early this afternoon to determine the cause of the fire.
The property was confirmed to be vacant, but activity inside suggested ongoing unauthorized occupancy, according to IFD. Crews noted heavy fire conditions on arrival, which required an elevated response to ensure the blaze did not spread to neighboring homes.
No additional hazards were reported, and officials said the fire remains under investigation.
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