Fire Forces 9 People, 5 Animals Out of Home in Indianapolis
Fire Forces 9 People, 5 Animals Out of Home on Indy’s Northwest Side
INDIANAPOLIS — A house fire on the near northwest side of Indianapolis displaced nine people and five animals early Thursday morning.
The Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) responded to the fire at around 2:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of North Tibbs Avenue.
Fire crews said the blaze started in the basement and that cold weather and “unique conditions” in the home made it difficult to contain.
IFD said parts of the first floor had collapsed, leading crews to evacuate the home and battle the flames from outside. Firefighters spent more than two hours working to put out the fire.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported among the people, animals, or firefighters. Four dogs and one cat were rescued.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
