On August 10, 2025, at 0718 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the 1600 block of Wells Street in reference to a structure fire.
Time of Alarm: 0718 hours
On Scene: 0722 hours
Under Control: 0740 hours
Fire Engine 7 arrived to find a two-story structure with flames coming from the attic. The fire was extinguished and the building searched for possible victims. The building was unoccupied with a first floor business and second floor apartment both being renovated.
No injuries occurred at this incident and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
Fire Damage: Heavy
Water Damage: Moderate
Smoke Damage: Moderate
Assisting the Fort Wayne Fire Department: the 9-1-1 Communications Center, the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, the Fort Wayne Police Department, NIPSCO, City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Code Enforcement, and Indiana Michigan Power.
This post is based on a Fort Wayne Fire Department incident report.
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