The Putnam County Sheriff's Office has issued a call for assistance after a house fire has led to a resident being declared missing. The fire, reported last night in the Bainbridge area, resulted in the disappearance of 46-year-old Britney Gard. FOX59 shared details of the emergency call which arrived at around 7:39 p.m., describing a structure fire in the 6000 block of East County Road 600 North.
Upon arrival, officers found the residence engulfed in smoke and made entry, conducting a search with nobody found inside. According to the WTHR report, the homeowner, Britney Gard, had not been seen or heard from since Tuesday, prior to 9:30 p.m., nearly 24 hours before the fire was reported.
All subsequent efforts to reach Gard have been unsuccessful, leaving law enforcement and the community with concerns for her safety. Gard stands at 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs approximately 140 pounds, and has long black hair, although her attire at the time of her disappearance was not detailed. The Sheriff's Office has classified her as a missing endangered person due to the uncertain circumstances surrounding her current location.
The Banner Graphic reports that Gard has been entered as a missing person with other agencies by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The community has been urged to come forward with any information regarding her whereabouts. Calls should be directed to Putnam County's 911 dispatch by contacting 765-653-5115, extension 0, if they are possessing relevant information that could aid in the investigation.
