Fire
Fire Prevention Week 2025 focuses on lithium-ion battery safety in the Home
INDIANA – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years, has announced that this year’s…
Arson investigation underway in Seymour; $5,000 reward offered
SEYMOUR – The Seymour Fire Department is asking for the public’s help in an arson investigation following an early morning fire on September 18. Crews…
National Fire Academy expands training facilities in Southern Indiana
INDIANA — The National Fire Academy has announced the completion of two new “Hub and Spoke” training facilities in southern Indiana, located in Chrisney in…
Massive fire damages Wagler Custom Homes business
SANDBORN— A large fire at Wagler Custom Homes in Sandborn brought fire departments from three different counties together to battle a blaze that caused significant…
Washington home sustains fire damage on Jefferson Street
WASHINGTON – Emergency crews swiftly responded to a house fire at 814 Jefferson Street in Washington early Thursday morning. The blaze was reported at approximately…
Pleasant Run VFD chief resigns, citing hostile takeover and mass exodus
HELTONVILLE – The Pleasant Run Fire Department is facing a leadership crisis following the immediate resignation of Chief Darin Kinser. In a formal statement issued…
House fire on W Street under investigation
BEDFORD – Firefighters responded to a house fire at 618 W Street Tuesday morning, which is now under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office….
Propane heater used for pest control causes house fire, displaces Columbus family
COLUMBUS – A Columbus home was rendered uninhabitable yesterday after a fire erupted from an unconventional attempt to eradicate bugs. The Columbus Fire Department reported…
Traffic Alert: Fire closes County Road 800 North/Town Lake Road in Orleans
ORLEANS – Residents in Orleans are advised that County Road 800 North and/or Town Lake Road are currently closed to traffic due to a fire…
Fire damages two Columbus homes, displacing eight residents
COLUMBUS – Two homes in downtown Columbus sustained damage Friday evening after a fire erupted, displacing eight individuals. No injuries were reported, and the cause…
