Indianapolis, IN – A fire broke out at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Indianapolis today, after a welder’s torch caused construction materials to catch fire on the building’s exterior. The fire occurred around 2:43 p.m. on the west side of the facility, which is currently under construction.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD), construction workers attempted to put out the blaze but were unsuccessful. They evacuated the area before the fire spread further. Heavy black smoke could be seen for miles. Upon arrival, IFD firefighters discovered flames showing from the second story of the building and quickly made efforts to control the fire. With assistance from the Greenwood Fire Department, the blaze was brought under control within approximately 20 minutes.
The fire caused significant smoke and water damage to the building and resulted in a utility shutdown. However, the fire did not extend into the interior of the building. No injuries have been reported.
Employees inside the building, along with eight patients, were evacuated as a precaution. A total of around 75 people, including staff and patients, were relocated to nearby Community South Hospital for shelter.
The fire department terminated command at 4:30 p.m.
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