Indianapolis, IN – A couple is safe but has been forced from their Indianapolis home of more than three decades after a fire erupted in their garage Monday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews responded to the blaze at 719 Boulder Drive shortly after 11:25 a.m., following a 911 call from the homeowner. He reportedly told MESA 911 Dispatch that something was burning inside the residence but couldn’t determine what. Both he and his wife were able to evacuate before firefighters arrived.
Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and visible flames coming from the garage upon arrival. Officials say the blaze was brought under control within 20 minutes and was largely contained to the garage area, with minimal smoke spread into the main portion of the home.
While no injuries were reported, the couple is now staying with nearby relatives as the home sustained significant structural damage. The fire department shared that the couple had lived in the home for over 30 years.
IFD Fire Investigations is working to determine the exact cause of the fire, which remains under investigation.
A powerful image released by the department shows a firefighter holding a scorched American flag pulled from the wreckage — a symbol of what was lost, but also of what was preserved.
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