Wayne County, IN – Fire crews in Wayne County received crucial support this morning after a blaze broke out at the Country Side Amish Greenhouse, where deputies deployed a thermal-equipped drone to assist firefighters in locating hot spots through heavy smoke.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the drone was used to provide overhead thermal imaging that allowed crews to see where the fire was burning most intensely—visibility they could not achieve from the ground.
Chief Deputy Alan Moore said in the department’s statement, “Thermal imaging gave command the clarity we couldn’t get from the ground. We’re always ready to support our county fire departments.”
Officials said the drone’s thermal feed cut through thick smoke and helped firefighters quickly pinpoint the source of the flames, improving response time and enabling more efficient suppression efforts. No additional details on damage or injuries have yet been released.
The sheriff’s office commended all responding agencies for the coordinated effort, noting that drone-assisted situational awareness is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in structure fire responses, especially when smoke conditions limit visibility.
A full press release is available through the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office website.
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