Investigation underway after fatal house fire on Strain Ridge Road

BLOOMINGTON — Authorities are investigating a tragic structure fire in southern Monroe County that claimed the life of a female resident Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews…

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Fatal Greene County fire under investigation by State Fire Marshal

JASONVILLE — Authorities are working to determine the cause of a deadly house fire that claimed one life and left another person injured in Jasonville…

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“No Burn” Plea Issued: Warm weather sparks surge in Lawrence County wildfires

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Despite recent snowfall, Lawrence County is facing a surge in brush and wildland fires, prompting an urgent plea from local emergency officials….

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Third victim dies following suspected arson fire in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON — A Monroe County family is mourning the loss of a third family member following a horrific house fire on January 18 that investigators…

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Death investigation underway after early morning house fire

JENNINGS COUNTY – Early this morning, Detectives with the Indiana State Police and Jennings County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the death of a North Vernon…

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Martinsville firefighter injured as crews battle fifth major fire in 48 Hours

MARTINSVILLE — A string of intense fire activity in Morgan County continued Friday night as a residential structure fire on West Harrison Street left one…

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Firefighters urge homeowners: Clean your chimney yearly to prevent deadly fires

LAWRENCE CO. — As temperatures drop and homeowners prepare to ignite their wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, local firefighters are issuing a critical safety warning: clean…

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Attic insulation fire causes significant damage to Columbus home

COLUMBUS — A fire smoldering undetected within newly installed attic insulation caused significant damage to a Washington Street home yesterday afternoon before Columbus firefighters were…

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Firefighters urge homeowners: Clean your chimney yearly to prevent deadly fires

LAWRENCE CO. — As temperatures drop and homeowners prepare to ignite their wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, local firefighters are issuing a critical safety warning: clean…

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Ceiling fire forces evacuation at Odon mobile home

ODON – Emergency crews swiftly responded to a mobile home fire Tuesday morning at 301½ South Sycamore Street in Odon. The call came in just…

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