Indianapolis, IN – Firefighters rushed to a residential blaze on Patton Drive this morning after heavy smoke was seen coming from the rear of a home, leaving one occupant with a minor injury and displacing a family of three and their dog.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD), crews were dispatched around 9:21 a.m. to the 3600 block of Patton Drive on Indianapolis’ west side. Firefighters from IFD were assisted by Speedway Fire Department and Pike Township Fire Department.
Officials said firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke conditions coming from the back of the house. An aggressive interior attack was launched, allowing crews to bring the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes.
One adult occupant sustained a slight injury during the incident but was not transported to the hospital, according to IFD. All occupants were accounted for, and the home’s residents — one adult, one child, and one dog — were able to evacuate safely.
Fire investigators reported that the occupant told crews she heard a rustling noise in the rear of the home before discovering the fire on the back deck. The homeowner stated the residence was equipped with working smoke alarms, which helped alert those inside.
The family has lived in the home for approximately 10 years and confirmed they have insurance. Fire officials said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately released.
Patton Drive is located in Marion County, within the Indianapolis metro area. No additional injuries were reported.
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