A fire at an apartment complex in the southeast area of Indianapolis has resulted in the hospitalization of two individuals and the displacement of numerous residents. The Indianapolis Fire Department responded to the incident at the 6600 block of Greenwich Drive, as first reported by FOX59, yesterda afternoon. The blaze, leaving 10 people without a home, was tackled with the support of the Greenwood Fire Department.
Among the victims, an adult and a child were injured and received medical attention at separate facilities. The adult was taken to Eskenazi Hospital while the child needed care, which was provided at Franciscan Health Indianapolis hospital, detailed by WISH-TV. As of now, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined as investigators are still working through the details of the case Monday night.
Officials say the fire affected at least 12 units directly, with an additional eight units incurring damage due to smoke, water, or utility shutoff. According to WTHR, the Red Cross was on scene, providing assistance to those who were displaced. Fortuitously, the smoke alarms in the building were operational during the time of the fire, potentially preventing further harm.
Resources and support are being coordinated to provide immediate relief to those affected. The investigation into the blaze's origins continues, offering no immediate answers but looking to ensure such a crisis does not reoccur. In the meantime, the survivors can count on the Red Cross and surrounding community to rebuild what the fire has taken from them.
