Indianapolis Firefighters Control Fire in Vacant Structure

Firefighter on a roof with flames venting

Info and photos by Rita Reith

Indianapolis (IN) firefighters responded to this recent fire in a vacant structure.

Companies responded earlier today to fire in a dwelling at 222 Jefferson Ave. Using an aggressive interior attack, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control in about 25 minutes. There were no reported injuries. Neighbors reported squatters in the area.

RITA L. REITH is a battalion chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) and serves as the agency’s public information officer.

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