Photos and info by Rita Reith
Indianapolis (IN) firefighters sustained slight injuries while responding to a house fire Saturday, according to a release from the department.
Firefighters were responding to a fire just after 3 p.m. on March 2, 2024, at 3632 N Rural St. when a flashover occurred. One firefighter bailed out the front window as fire blew out and a Mayday was called, although it was quickly cleared. The firefighter was transported to be checked out, and a second firefighter who had been injured was checked on scene and released.
Crews brought the fire under control in 20 minutes. The homeowner was not home when the fire began and the cause is under investigation.
RITA L. REITH is a battalion chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) and serves as the agency’s public information officer.
RELATED FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
- FLASHOVER AND BACKDRAFT: A Primer
- USFA: Recognizing Flashover
- Firefighting Basics: Aggressive Cooling and Preflashover Conditions
- Training Bulletin: Flashover
