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Published on January 19, 2025
Two Indianapolis Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze at Colleague's Home, Family and Pet Safely EvacuatedSource: X/Indianapolis Fire Department

An Indianapolis firefighting team faced a perilous situation last night when a blaze erupted at one of their own's residence, according to multiple sources. The Indianapolis Fire Department reported via social media that the fire, originating in the garage of the home at 8425 Southern Springs Dr., forced a family of four and their dog to evacuate swiftly. Tragically, the inferno posed greater risks beyond the flames when part of the kitchen ceiling succumbed to the blaze, striking two firefighters engaged in overhaul operations.

In the fierce battle to stymie the fire's rage, these firefighters sustained injuries, with one requiring hospitalization for moderate injuries while the other was assessed at the scene, as disclosed by FOX59. Details emerged that the team swiftly extinguished the fire in under 90 minutes, even amid the additional peril caused by exploding propane tanks within the structure's confines.

The owner of the house, also an IFD firefighter, cited loss of electricity in parts of the home. Upon investigation, they discovered the ominous glow of fire in the garage, an incident summarized succinctly by WTHR. The report indicated that eleven IFD units were employed to curb the fiery outbreak, which took them approximately 36 minutes to bring under control.

Despite the hazards faced, IFD Battalion Chief James McNair highlighted the positive outcome that all residence occupants, including three adults, a child, and a pet, emerged unharmed. McNair described the sequence of events that unfolded rapidly after power outages and subsequent garage fire detection.