FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Fire Departments say that five people made it out of a west side house fire early Monday. Crews responded just before 1:45 a.m. to the 1700 block of Olladale Drive.
Officials think that the fire had started in the attic and crews were able to put it out quickly. Two adults and three children were able to get out before fire crews had even arrived.
The home suffered moderate fire, water, and smoke damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to FWFD.
The FWFD released the following:
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the report of a fire in the attic at 1740 Olladale Dr. When the first unit arrived on scene smoke was visible from the attic area of the home. Active fire was showing when crews pulled ceilings to get access to the area. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the home was searched for any occupants or pets, and none were found. Crews will remain on scene checking the house for hot spots for a period of time. The fire was still being investigated at this time. Assisting at the scene was Neighborhood Code Enforcement, FWPD, T.R.A.A, A.E.P, N.I.P.S.C.O. and The Red Cross.
Five people are safe following a fire on Fort Wayne’s west side early Monday morning. The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the fire around 1:45 a.m. in the 1700 block of Olladale Drive.
The fire started in the attic and was quickly extinguished, according to FWFD. Two adults and three children were able to get out of the home safely before fire crews arrived.
The home suffered moderate fire, water and smoke damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to FWFD. The Red Cross was called in for assistance.
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