FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department says that one person was able to get out of a fire early Tuesday morning. Crews were called to the 1200 block of Burgess close to St. Marys Avenue around 5:30 a.m.
When they arrived they found very dense smoke throughout the structure and it made it difficult to find the source of the fire. Once firefighters found the flames in the basement they were able to gain control of the fire which was contained to that area.
The official cause is under investigation.
heavy smoke moderate water and minor fire
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure fire. When crews arrived, smoke was showing throughout the structure and it took some time to locate the fire due to dense smoke. Once found the fire was extinguished in the basement and overhaul was contained to the basement area. Crews were able to clear the structure and confirm no one was left inside. The fire is still under investigation at this time. Assisting at the scene was, T.R.A.A, N.H.C., NIPSCO, AEP, FWPD, and City utilities.
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