Multiple Apartment Fires Reported Near Greenwood Mall
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Fire crews from nearby towns responded Thursday morning to multiple apartment fires west of Greenwood Mall. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said departments from Franklin, Amity, and others were called to help.
Greenwood Police told WIBC News the fires were set intentionally.
No injuries were reported. The first fire started at 8:01 a.m. at Westminster Apartments, where several people were rescued from balconies. Minutes later, a fire broke out at Polo Run Apartments and was quickly controlled. Shortly after, a larger fire at Auburn Place Apartments was also extinguished fast.
The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Ronnie Brasher, was taken into custody in connection with the arsons.
