South Bend, Indiana – Firefighters responded to two residential fires Monday afternoon, prompting evacuations and a hospital transport.
According to the South Bend Fire Department, crews were dispatched just after 12 p.m. to the 1800 block of East Fox Street for a reported residential structure fire.
When firefighters arrived, they located a kitchen fire with moderate smoke conditions and began an interior attack. Residents had self-evacuated before crews entered the home. One person was evaluated at the scene and transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
While searching the residence, firefighters found a dog unresponsive inside. The animal was removed from the home, and medics provided care. The department said the dog regained consciousness within minutes and was alert and moving shortly afterward.
The first fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes.
At about 2:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to a second residential fire in the 500 block of South Olive Street. Firefighters located flames inside the upstairs walls and were able to contain the fire within about 10 minutes. All residents exited the home safely.
Both fires remain under investigation.
The incidents drew multiple emergency units and may have been noticeable to nearby residents and afternoon commuters in the area.
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