One person rescued in southern Indiana house fire, officials say

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A rescue was made during a southern Indiana house fire Monday evening.

At about 6:15 p.m., the Jeffersonville Fire Department responded to a structure fire with a possible rescue in the 1800 block of Dutch Lane, according to a JFD social media post.

Crews were on the scene within four minutes, officials said. Firefighters found a resident still inside during their search and rescued them from the home. They were taken to a local hospital by EMS.

Credit: Jeffersonville Fire Department

The fire was brought under control within five minutes, according to fire officials. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

"This incident serves as an important reminder: If you see something, say something. Seconds matter in emergencies. As we approach the colder