Fire
Weather Alert: Near-critical fire conditions across Southern Indiana
INDIANA — Public safety officials and the National Weather Service (NWS) are urging residents to exercise extreme caution as an elevated fire threat moves across…
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…
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…
“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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
