Fire
Proposed Indiana Bill would eliminate most fire protection districts
INDIANA – A newly introduced bill in the Indiana House of Representatives would eliminate fire protection districts and territories throughout the state, including Lawrence and…
Fire claims life of elderly resident in Monroe County
MONROE CO. – A house fire in Monroe County early Monday morning has claimed the life of one person, according to Monroe Fire Protection District…
Fire destroys historic Washington landmark
WASHINGTON– A fire destroyed a historic building in downtown Washington on Thursday, January 9, when flames consumed the former Antique Bar, a local landmark. The…
Fire in Columbus causes extensive damage, kills family cat
COLUMBUS – A fire in the Heron Cove Neighborhood of Columbus Tuesday afternoon caused more than $150,000 in damages to a home, tragically killing one…
Monroe Fire Protection District firefighters extinguish vehicle fire
MONROE CO. – On Sunday, January 5th, in the afternoon, Monroe Fire Protection District Engine 23 and Battalion 29 quickly responded to a vehicle fire…
Garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington sparks extensive emergency response
WASHINGTON – A garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington prompted a large-scale emergency response on Sunday afternoon, as multiple agencies worked to contain the…
Monroe Fire Protection District responds to vehicle fire after accident on Dittemore Road
MONROE CO. — On January 1, 2025, the Monroe Fire Protection District was dispatched to Dittemore Road at approximately 2:20 a.m. for a vehicle accident….
Fatal fire in Scottsburg claims one life, two injured
SCOTTSBURG – The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a tragic fire that occurred on Friday, December 20, leaving one person dead and two…
Monroe Fire Protection District firefighters responds to garage fire on State Road 46
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe Fire Protection District responded to a garage fire Thursday afternoon in the 5800 block of East State Road 46. The fire…
One person injured in early Christmas morning house fire
BLOOMINGTON – A fire broke out early Christmas morning at a residence on West Rogers Road, leaving one person injured. The Monroe Fire Protection District…
