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Wayne Township fire kills pets, 1 adult

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Posted at 9:54 AM, Mar 31, 2023
and last updated 2023-04-04 10:03:22-04

INDIANAPOLIS — An overnight fire in a mobile home on the city's west side killed numerous pets and hospitalized three adults.

According to the Wayne Township Fire Department, crews responded to the 1200 block of Rushmore Blvd.

One of the adults exited the home on their own while two others were trapped and had to be removed by fire personnel.

According to the Wayne Township Fire Department, one of the individuals rescued by fire and law enforcement crews at the scene died this week.

The fire remains under investigation.