On January 4, 2026, at 0743 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1200 block of Glenwood Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD Alarm Code: 704
Time of Alarm: 0743 hours
On Scene: 0744 hours
Under Control: 0800 hours
The first firefighters on the scene reported smoke coming from the attic area. Firefighters were able to get into the house quickly and began extinguishing the fire. The fire was brought under control rapidly, but caused extensive damage to the attic and second floor areas.
The occupant, who was asleep at the time of the fire, reported hearing a loud crackling noise upstairs. When she went upstairs, she found smoke and immediately evacuated with her two pets.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature.
Fire Damage: Moderate
Water Damage: Moderate
Smoke Damage: Moderate
Assisting the Fort Wayne Fire Department: the Fort Wayne Police Department, Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Code Enforcement, and Indiana Michigan Power.
This post is based on a Fort Wayne Fire Department incident report.
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