On March 27, 2024, at 1659 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to the 5000 block of Roberta Drive for a possible structure fire in a residence when neighbors called 9-1-1 to report smoke.
Time of Alarm: 1659 hours
On Scene: 1702 hours
Under Control: 1717 hours
FWFD Engine 12 arrived on the scene and found light smoke coming from a single-story small residential home. After gaining entry, firefighters found a working fire in the kitchen with charged smoke throughout residence. A thorough search was conducted, but no one was located inside, and the fire was quickly extinguished. Crews checked for fire in other locations as well as searched for a cat that was in the house, per the homeowner. The cat was later found and in good shape.
The fire damage was kept to the kitchen.
The cause appeared to originate from the kitchen stove area but is still under investigation.
There were no injuries.
Fire Damage: Moderate
Water Damage: Minor
Smoke Damage: Moderate
Assisting the Fort Wayne Fire Department: the Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana Michigan Power, NIPSCO, the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority and the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Code Enforcement.
This post is based on a Fort Wayne Fire Department incident report.
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