Fire
Safety First: State officials urge caution with space heaters as temperatures drop
INDIANA – As colder weather settles across Indiana, state officials are reminding residents to prioritize safety when using space heaters this winter. The Indiana Department…
Woman killed, two hurt in mobile home explosion in Salem
SALEM — A mobile home explosion in Salem early Monday morning has left one woman dead and two other individuals hospitalized with burns. The family…
Fatal house fire under investigation in Patoka
PATOKA — A deadly house fire that was reported as involving entrapment is currently under investigation in Gibson County, Indiana. The incident occurred just before…
Fire breaks out at vacant former funeral home building on Gourley Pike
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington Fire Department crews were called to battle a structure fire at a vacant commercial building on 700 West Gourley Pike early Friday…
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…
