FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A Fort Wayne firefighter is recovering after a house fire yesterday. Crews responded to a 911 call from East Branning around 5 p.m.
Fire department officials say they suffered only minor injuries and that there were no other injuries.
A cat was also rescued from the home.
Investigators say the fire started in a crawl space but do not yet know what caused it.
The FWFD released the following:
Just after 5 p.m., Ft Wayne firefighters were called to the 300 block of E Branning at 5 pm this afternoon to a home that was filling with smoke.
Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the front of the home and an occupant outside. After investigating, a fire was located in the crawl space of the home. Extensive overhaul procedures were utilized to locate all hidden areas that had been burning.
One cat was rescued and one firefighter sustained a minor injury. FWFD was assisted by FWPD, TRAA, AEP, NIPSCO and NCE.
The cause remains under investigation.
