Indianapolis, IN – A 5-year-old boy was rescued by Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) firefighters early today after a fire broke out in his apartment on Barbary Lane, forcing his mother to evacuate the building and call for help.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews responded to reports of a fire at 2810 Barbary Lane after a 32-year-old woman awoke to heavy smoke, was unable to reach her child, and fled through a sliding glass door before calling 911. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the three-story structure. While an aggressive attack was underway to control the fire, IFD Squad 10 entered the apartment to search for the child.
Firefighters allegedly discovered the boy asleep inside his bedroom, which fortunately had a closed door. According to IFD, the closed door prevented heavy, toxic smoke from entering the room, shielding the child from injury or a potentially more serious outcome. Both the mother and child were transported by Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services for evaluation at Methodist and Riley hospitals.
The IFD highlighted the importance of the “Close Before You Doze” initiative from the Fire Safety Research Institute, emphasizing that closing bedroom doors at night can save lives in the event of a fire. Fire officials stated that a working smoke alarm and quick search actions by firefighters, combined with the closed door, played key roles in the successful rescue.
No additional injuries were reported, and the incident remains under investigation.
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