Sugar Creek (IN) Firefighters Respond to Fire in Modular Home

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Photos by Amy Fulk

Report from Josh Sittler

Firefighters with the Sugar Creek Fire Department responded to this recent structure fire in West Terre Haute, Indiana.

The fire occurred at 2613 Cooper Ave. The home’s occupant came home to find heavy smoke coming from the house, and crews found a working fire upon their arrival.

There were no injuries reported, and the fire has been determined accidental. This residence was a modular home with lightweight construction. 

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