FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department says six people have escaped from a burning home in the city early Sunday morning.
Firefighters were sent to the home on the city’s south side around 12:40 a.m. and four adults and two children were able to get out.
The heavy fire caused smoke damage and was under control in about 15 minutes. The cause is still under investigation.
The FWFD released the following:
A neighbor called the FWFD upon seeing heavy fire from the front of the house. Crews arrived and immediately began fire suppression while ensuring that everyone was out of the house – there were six individuals at home and no pets. Fire and smoke damage was extensive throughout the structure. The fire was placed under control in under 15 minutes without injury to fire personnel or civilians. FWFD received assistance from FWPD, TRAA, NIPSCO, AEP, and NCE. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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