Indianapolis, IN – One man was evaluated for smoke inhalation Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out at a home on the 1400 block of Temperance Avenue, according to the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD).
The department reported the call came in around 2:03 p.m., with crews arriving to find heavy flames showing from the front of the home’s garage. Firefighters quickly launched a coordinated attack to keep the blaze from spreading into the main living areas of the home.
According to IFD, the fire was brought under control within 10 minutes of arrival. The man at the scene was checked by emergency personnel but did not require hospital transport.
Investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire. No other injuries were reported, and the extent of property damage has not yet been released.
Fire officials credited quick response and coordination for preventing further damage and encouraged residents to ensure working smoke alarms are installed in their homes.
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