INDIANAPOLIS — The American Red Cross has opened a shelter after they say 21 apartment units were affected by a fire Saturday.
The Indianapolis Fire Department has not released any information on the fire, which took place at the Avoca Apartments near Washington Street and Emerson Avenue.
The shelter is located at the Lawrence Education and Community Center, located at 6501 Sunnyside Road.
Volunteers at the shelter will provide affected residents with meals, health and mental health services and spiritual care.
WRTV has reached out to IFD for more information and are waiting to hear back.
This story will be updated.
Latest Stories
-
City of Fishers grant helps HSE teachers innovate classrooms
This new round of grants from the City of Fishers brings the funding total to nearly $350,000 since the program launched last year. To date, 22 educators across 12 schools have received funding.
Indy Ignite finish debut season as PVF runner-up
They may not have reached their ultimate destination, but the journey was well worth the ride for the Indy Ignite.
ISP: Jackson County man sentenced in 1982 cold case homicide
Ronald J. Anderson, now 63 of Seymour, Indiana, was sentenced to 18 years for killing Clifford Smith in 1982 on Monday, Indiana State Police said.
Indianapolis Housing Agency reveals 12-month action plan
The Indianapolis Housing Agency released its new 12-month action plan to revitalize IHA properties. The agency is currently under the watch of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
