Indianapolis, IN – A fierce blaze tore through a home on the northeast side of Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon, displacing four residents and injuring at least one person.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews responded around 12:37 p.m. to reports of heavy smoke at 8354 Union Chapel Rd. Firefighters arrived to find flames engulfing the back deck and spreading rapidly into the main structure. Thick smoke and visible fire were already rising from the attic, indicating the fire had gained significant ground before crews arrived.
Firefighters were forced to evacuate and regroup after the home’s vaulted ceiling collapsed inside the family room, causing debris to fall on several responders. Despite the hazards, the blaze was brought under control within 35 minutes.
Only one of the four occupants—a woman—was home at the time of the fire. Neighbors quickly alerted her to the danger, allowing her to escape safely. She was treated for a minor injury at the scene and later transported to St. Vincent Hospital for further evaluation.
The Indianapolis Fire Department reported significant damage to the home, and all four residents—two adults and two teens—were displaced. Fire investigators remain on scene working to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
No firefighter injuries required hospital transport, according to initial reports.
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