INDIANAPOLIS -- It's been a busy month for firefighters with the Indianapolis Fire Department. Crews have battled more than 30 fires in November alone - 15 of those fires were in vacant homes - and seven firefighters have been injured.
Firefighters were called to a home at 37th and Broadway Sunday afternoon where they believe squatters set a home on fire. It was the 34th structure fire that firefighters have had to battle this month. No injuries were reported.
The Indianapolis Fire Department says 15 of the building fires they have worked were in vacant buildings and that is where most of the firefighter injuries have occurred.
Possible squatters lead to fire at 37th & Broadway in vacant, boarded up apt. bldg. No injuries. 34 structure fires in 19 days w/ 15 of them vacant & 7 FF injured. Don’t wait. If you SEE something SAY something. 🚒🔥🚔 pic.twitter.com/TiPcToBsFZ
— IFD NEWS (@IFD_NEWS) November 19, 2017
Last December, IFD responded to 57 working residence fires, but a majority of them were occupied. Nearly half of this month's fires have been in vacant homes. Fire officials are asking everybody to report any trespassing in the area.
Three firefighters were injured battling a fire at a vacant home on Warman Avenue last week, all three firefighters were checked out at the hospital and released.
READ | Three firefighters injured in vacant house fire
A man was critically injured and three dogs were killed in a fire on Highland Avenue on November 3.
Family of four displaced after fire in garage communicates to interior of home at 4072 Webster Ave. Homeowners tried to battle flames & both slightly injured in process. Transported to be checked out. pic.twitter.com/5TgFsr3eLG
— IFD NEWS (@IFD_NEWS) November 17, 2017
And earlier this week, a man was found dead inside a home that caught fire. Detectives believe that fire on Barr Drive was intentionally set.
READ | Man found dead in house fire
If you have any information on any criminal activity you're asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
Firefighters battle 4 fires today after this morning's making the total # of structure fires for November stand at 31 with 14 vacant. Please report any suspicious activity in and around vacant homes to 911. Help keep us safe - as we help keep you safe. pic.twitter.com/FHzx9MCgyN
— IFD NEWS (@IFD_NEWS) November 17, 2017
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