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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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House fire requires multi-agency response in Springville

SPRINGVILLE – Fire units from Pleasant Run, Marshall, and Perry Fire Departments, along with assistance from Indian Creek, Oolitic, and Shawswick Fire, battled a fully…

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Early morning blaze destroys Monroe County home, roof collapses

MONROE CO. – Fire crews from the Monroe Fire Protection District and Ellettsville Fire Department battled a significant structure fire on West Deckard Drive in…

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