INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis Fire Department crews battled four separate fires on Thanksgiving Day, displacing 18 people and injuring one firefighter.

The largest fire occurred at 6535 Hot Springs Way, where IFD responded to a reported apartment fire at 10:55 a.m.

Crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor of the two-story building. The fire had spread to the attic space, requiring an aggressive attack despite heavy winds that pushed the flames.

The fire was brought under control at 11:21 a.m. All occupants had evacuated safely thanks to working smoke alarms. However, one firefighter sustained a minor injury when an ember fell on her neck.

Eight apartment units were affected by fire, smoke, water damage, or utility shutoff, displacing 11 adults, one child, an

See Full Page