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1 seriously injured in fire on east side

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Posted at 9:18 AM, Mar 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-04 10:54:05-05

INDIANAPOLIS — A person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries Monday morning after a fire broke out on the city's east side.

According to IFD, the person was found in the basement of the structure. Firefighters had a difficult time entering the structure due to doors being chained shut.

The building in which the person lives is connected to the Jardin del Eden flower and gift shop.

IFD says after entering the structure, the man could be heard calling for help. At time of his transport to Eskenazi Hospital, the man was awake and oriented but faced serious injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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