Lawrence County Lifts Burn Ban

(BEDFORD) – At the request of the Lawrence County Fire chiefs, the burn ban has been lifted for Lawrence County. The information has been sent…

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News Release: Hoosier National Forest to Conduct Prescribed Burns

(BEDFORD) — The U.S. Forest Service will soon conduct prescribed burns to maintain, restore or improve early successional habitat, maintain wetlands, restore unique barrens ecosystems,…

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No One Injured In Early Morning Fire

On October 17, at 1:27 a.m, the Bedford Fire Department was dispatched to a confirmed structure fire at 402 16th Street. Nine firefighters from three stations…

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Smoke Fills Popcorn Residence

(POPCORN) – The Perry Township and Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the 4100 Block of Popcorn Church Road at 2:00 a.m. this morning…

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Burn Ban Remains In Effect For Lawrence County

(SILVERVILLE) – A burn ban remains in effect for Lawrence and surrounding counties except for Monroe County. As dry conditions continue, meteorologists suggest it will…

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Indiana State Police at Jasper Assist Fire Marshall

(TELL CITY ) – On October 13th, 2019, at approximately 2:30 am, the Indiana State Police responded to a structure fire within the city limits…

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Fire Damages Home In Pride Estates

(BEDFORD) – A mobile home in the 700 block of Glendale was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon. A neighbor dialed 911 to report the…

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Northwestern Indiana Packaging Plant Fire Emits Toxic Smoke

(KENTLAND) — Firefighters from five counties are battling a blaze at a northwestern Indiana packaging plant. WLFI-TV reports Kentland residents living near the International Cushioning Co….

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Firefighters Battling Mobile Home Fire In Pride Estates

(BEDFORD) – Firefighters from Shawswick and Marion Township Volunteer Fire Departments are battling a mobile home fire in Pride Estates.

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Fires Break Out And Illegal Burning Continues In Lawrence County Despite Burn Bans

(BEDFORD) – Around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday afternoon a large field fire broke out in the 2700 block of South I Street near the Bedford city…

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