Historic Monon Depot destroyed in fire

BEDFORD – The Monon Depot located on J Street in Bedford was consumed by fire early this morning. Bedford Fire Department firefighters responded to the…

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Confusing radio traffic sends firefighters scrambling to find fire

MITCHELL – Firefighters from Marion Township responded to a report of a barn fire at 200 Mill Creek Road at 11:08 p.m. Monday. Mitchell Volunteer…

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Martinsville firefighter suffers heat-related injury battling attic fire

MARTINSVILLE — A Martinsville Fire Department firefighter suffered a heat-related injury while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon in Martinsville. The extent of the firefighter’s…

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Man suffers burns in house fire on Spice Valley Road

MITCHELL – A blaze consumed the home on Spice Valley Road on Friday, September 1. Marion Fire, Huron Fire and IU Ambulance were dispatched to…

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Linton will be home to a new firefighter training facility

INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb was joined by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and firefighting leaders from across Indiana on Friday to…

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Gov. Holcomb joins fire leaders to announce first new training locations across the state

PLYMOUTH – Join Governor Eric J. Holcomb and firefighting leaders from across Indiana on Friday to learn the first four of several planned physical training…

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Fire destroys Columbus home

COLUMBUS – Columbus firefighters battled a fire that consumed a home at 921 California Street Monday morning. Columbus Fire Department, firefighters alongside Columbus Township Fire…

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Candle blamed for starting blaze at Kinser Flats apartments

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Fire Department responded to a fire at Kinser Flats apartments on Sunday. An unattended candle is blamed for starting the blaze. Firefighters…

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Firefighters save dog, extinguish house fire

BARTHOLOMEW CO. – A family’s dog was rescued but their home was destroyed after a blaze ignited Tuesday evening in northwestern Bartholomew County. German Township…

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Bedford Fire Department Chief John Hughes is retiring

BEDFORD – Bedford Fire Chief John Hughes is retiring. Chief Hughes has served the department for more than 32 years. “32 years is a long…

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