Indianapolis, IN – Firefighters quickly brought a heavy fire under control late Wednesday morning after a vacant home caught fire in the Fountain Square neighborhood, preventing damage to nearby houses.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD), crews were dispatched around 10:21 a.m. to a reported structure fire at 1142 Olive Street. When firefighters arrived, they found a well-involved fire at the vacant residence, with flames threatening homes on both sides of the property.
IFD officials said firefighters launched a coordinated attack and were able to bring the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Neighbors told firefighters that squatters had frequently been staying inside the vacant home, though fire officials emphasized that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The quick response and containment were credited with preventing the fire from spreading in the tightly packed residential area, where homes sit close together. Fire crews remained on scene to fully extinguish hot spots and ensure the structure posed no further danger to surrounding properties.
Officials have not said whether the home will be deemed a total loss, and no displacement was reported due to the structure being vacant at the time of the fire.
Residents in the Fountain Square area are encouraged to report suspicious activity or hazards involving vacant properties, as abandoned structures can pose increased fire risks, especially during colder months.
Anyone with information related to the fire is urged to contact the Indianapolis Fire Department.
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