South Bend, IN – Residents along the 1900 block of North Linden Avenue in South Bend woke to emergency activity just before midnight Wednesday after a residential structure fire broke out, drawing a large response from city firefighters.
According to the South Bend Fire Department, crews arrived to find smoke and visible flames coming from one side of the home. Firefighters began immediate search operations and launched an interior attack to stop the fire from spreading further. During the response, crews located fire extension that had reached into the basement, prompting additional containment efforts.
The department reported that the fire was brought under control within 40 minutes, preventing more significant damage to the residence. No injuries were reported among occupants or firefighters.
Investigators are now working to determine what sparked the blaze. No additional details have been released regarding estimated damage or whether anyone was displaced following the incident.
Residents in the area shared online that fire activity was visible from several blocks away as trucks and engines responded, though officials emphasized that the situation was quickly contained.
Anyone living nearby who witnessed conditions before crews arrived is encouraged to contact fire investigators as they continue reviewing the incident.
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