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Firefighters responded to a fire at a two-story apartment complex on Kingsport Rd in Indianapolis, where heavy smoke was visible. 

Crews were able to contain the blaze.

One firefighter and one resident sustained minor injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

One Firefighter Injured in Two-Story Complex Apartment Fire

 We'll be transporting one firefighter slight to Methodist.

 Clear, one firefighter slight transport to Methodist.

 I'm just making sure. This is one of the ones from earlier, correct?

Kingsport command. We'll be transporting one firefighter slight to Methodist. Clear, one firefighter slight transport to Methodist. I'm just making sure. This is one of the ones from earlier, correct? That's affirmative. Clear on a transport to Methodist, 917.

A firefighter is being transported for minor injuries.

 Ladder 36 has opened up the ceiling on the first floor of the B2, exposure.

 It's not terribly hot, but the smoke in here is really not dissipating, so they're going to check for extension.

Command safety. Ladder 36 has opened up the ceiling on the first floor of the B2, exposure. It's not terribly hot, but the smoke in here is really not dissipating, so they're going to check for extension. That's clear.

Crews are checking for fire extension on the first floor of the B2 exposure due to persistent smoke.

 Can you get the exact apartment number that they were in? EMS 92.

Engine 8 from Control. Go ahead. Can you get the exact apartment number that they were in? EMS 92.

Firefighters are confirming the exact apartment number involved in the incident.

 We received a call from one of the residents next door.

 They went to their mother's house and had smoke inhalation, so we do have a response at that location, but this is a code 700.

Keys 4 command from control. 4 command. We received a call from one of the residents next door. They went to their mother's house and had smoke inhalation, so we do have a response at that location, but this is a code 700. Clear, what apartment number? Standby, let me get that.

A resident from a neighboring apartment has reported smoke inhalation and is receiving assistance.

 7548, all clear, primary, secondary, ready for ventilation.

 Clear, primary, secondary, all clear, and 7548 at 841.

Command, Ladder 38. Command. 7548, all clear, primary, secondary, ready for ventilation. Command, clear. Control, 7548, all clear. Clear, primary, secondary, all clear, and 7548 at 841.

Firefighters confirm all primary and secondary searches are clear, and ventilation is ready to proceed.

Commandability from Command, Ladder 36 is going into 7550 and 7548 to check for extension.

Firefighters are checking nearby apartments for any fire spread.

Control for command, power out in the two-fire apartment at the Breaker's.

Control for command, power out in the two-fire apartment at the Breaker's. Power's off at the box at 831.

Power has been shut off in the affected apartments to ensure safety during firefighting efforts.

Control from command, mark this fire under control.

Control from command, mark this fire under control. Fire under control at 828.

Firefighters report that the apartment fire is now under control.

Ladder 38, command O, she's in the apartment to the east, pulling the ceiling.

Ladder 38, command O, she's in the apartment to the east, pulling the ceiling. Command clear.

Firefighters are pulling the ceiling in the eastern apartment to check for fire spread.

Ladder 9 from command, I need a fan set up.

 Clear. Engine 9 from command, attack from command.

 I either need a hand line at the top of the burned-out stairs,

Ladder 9 from command, I need a fan set up. Clear. Engine 9 from command, attack from command. Command ladder 38, I'll get the fan. Ladder 90, command. Command ladder 44. Command from ladder 44. Clear, command. I either need a hand line at the top of the burned-out stairs, I'll get you two.

Firefighters are setting up a fan to help ventilate the building and manage smoke. The stairwell has been burned out by fire, according to firefighters.

Alarm to my dog. Go ahead with the man. Be advised, attic is clear.

Firefighters confirm the attic is clear of any fire or occupants.

 It's over, command. Send me an additional engine and a ladder.

 Clear on an additional engine and a ladder.

 Kingsport command, are we hitting the box?

8-18. It's over, command. Send me an additional engine and a ladder. Clear on an additional engine and a ladder. Kingsport command, are we hitting the box?

An additional engine and ladder are being requested to assist at the apartment fire.

 Secondary search, correction, primary and secondary search, second floor, 52 is all clear.

 All clear, primary at 816. Was that also all clear secondary, the entire structure?

 Negative, just 52, 7552 and 7554. Clear on partial secondary at 816.

Go ahead, 944. Secondary search, correction, primary and secondary search, second floor, 52 is all clear. Command clear, control copy direct. All clear, primary at 816. Was that also all clear secondary, the entire structure? Negative, just 52, 7552 and 7554. Clear on partial secondary at 816.

Firefighters confirm primary and secondary searches of the second floor are clear in specific units.

 One vent hole open, Charlie side of the structure, above the fire apartment.

 Control's clear on vent above Charlie at 811.

Command for vent. Clear for command. One vent hole open, Charlie side of the structure, above the fire apartment. Command's clear. Control, copy, direct. Control's clear on vent above Charlie at 811.

Firefighters have opened a vent hole above the fire apartment to help control the blaze.

Firefighters are requesting increased water pressure to effectively combat the flames.

 Engine 9A from Engine 9B, you've only got about a half a tank.

Affirmative. Hydro's open. Engine 28's laying out now. Go ahead, 28. Engine 9A from Engine 9B, you've only got about a half a tank.

Firefighters have resolved the hydrant issue, ensuring a steady water supply to combat the fire.

38, ladder 9 set up and just went up here.

 Engine 9, I have a problem with the hydrant. I need assistance.

38, ladder 9 set up and just went up here. Engine 9, I have a problem with the hydrant. I need assistance. We need a hydrant charged.

Firefighters are addressing an issue with a hydrant to ensure water supply for the fire.

 Engine 9, tell me when you're ready for water.

 Looks like it's starting to get into the fire.

Engine 21 on scene, you ran it over. 21, you'll be back up. Clear. Engine 9, tell me when you're ready for water. Go ahead and send it. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. Command from 2A. Go ahead for command. I got fire on the Charlie side. Looks like it's starting to get into the fire. Go.

Firefighters report the fire is spreading on the rear side of the building and are attempting to use water to suppress the flames.

 Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line.

Command from sergeant. Go ahead, command. Apartment appears to be vacant. Command is clear. Ladder 9, do not go to the second floor without a hose line. Sergeant's clear. Clear, sergeant complete.

Ladder 38, second truck coming from the south.

A second fire truck is arriving from the south to assist at the scene.

The apartment appears to be vacant, according to firefighters on scene.

 Second, first engine on the scene, catching a 5-inch, north of the location.

Engine 9. Second, first engine on the scene, catching a 5-inch, north of the location. Clear, you will be attacked.

Firefighters are deploying hoses to tackle the fire at the apartment complex.

Control from Battalion 2. Battalion 2. Battalion 2 is on scene. We have a two-story apartment complex with heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, we established Kingsport Command. First engine, Nevada, will be attacked.

 Battalion 2 is on scene of a two-story apartment complex building, heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, establish Kingsport Command at 754.

Control from Battalion 2. Battalion 2. Battalion 2 is on scene. We have a two-story apartment complex with heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, we established Kingsport Command. First engine, Nevada, will be attacked. Battalion 2 is on scene of a two-story apartment complex building, heavy smoke showing. By authority of Battalion 2, establish Kingsport Command at 754.

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a two-story apartment complex, where heavy smoke is currently visible coming from the building.

Tropical Squad 10, can you head us to the fire on Kingsport?

 Units responding to 7554 Kingsport Road, the townhome apartment, smoke out of the apartment window.

Tropical Squad 10, can you head us to the fire on Kingsport? I'll put you on it. Units responding to 7554 Kingsport Road, the townhome apartment, smoke out of the apartment window. Caller's a neighbor. Battalion 2, clear.

Firefighters have received a report of smoke coming from an apartment window.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7554 Kingsport Rd.

One Firefighter Injured in Two-Story Complex Apartment Fire

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