
On February 23, 2020, at 1348 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1100 block of Roosevelt Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD Alarm Code: 704
Time of Alarm: 1348 hours
On Scene: 1350 hours
Under Control: 1405 hours
The first unit on the scene observed smoke coming from the residence. The crew went inside to extinguish the fire and do a search for additional occupants. Other crews arrived and assisted with controlling the fire and searching. The fire was under control in 15 minutes.
Nobody was found inside the house and no injuries were reported. Occupants from the house self-evacuated prior to the department’s arrival.
The American Red Cross was called to help with the displaced occupants.
Fire Damage: Heavy
Water Damage: Moderate
Smoke Damage: Heavy
Assisting the Fort Wayne Fire Department: the Fort Wayne Police Department, Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Code Enforcement, the American Red Cross, NIPSCO, and Indiana Michigan Power.
This post is based on a Fort Wayne Fire Department incident report.