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Heavy Smoke Emanating From Garage Fire

8425 E 42nd St

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  • Firefighters responded to a garage fire at 8425 E 42nd St in Indianapolis, working to control the blaze in a 30'x30' single-story structure. Police were called to assist with traffic management as heavy smoke was visible from the scene.

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Firefighters are repositioning to attack the fire from above on the back side.

IFD OP 01 · 0:18
Interior crew from Charlie section, back away from the Charlie side so we can hit this from above. Attack from Charlie? I think the Charlie side is clear, Chief. Copy.

A school bus near the fire is boxed in by fire equipment, and children are experiencing difficulty breathing due to smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:19
Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. We have a school bus here that's trapped by our apparatus. He said that the kids are having trouble breathing because of the smoke inside. I don't know what you want done. Is he out front on the scene? I do not see PD right now. Okay, we'll try to get him out of here shortly.

An arson investigator has been requested at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Control from Charlie, can you get us an investigator, please? Clear.

A witness provided a description of someone who ran from the house before leaving the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
Button on scene. Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. I had a civilian come up to me. He's now left. He gave a description of a guy who ran from the house. Okay, clear.

Firefighters report heavy fire at the back of the garage, with flames lapping through the roof.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Command from Charlie. You can get us a line around the back here. We got heavy fire around the back. This is already vented through the roof back here. Let's not put anybody on that roof. Command's clear. Engine 39, are you getting your line back here? We are, Chief. We laid out from 44s. We're about 100 foot short because we don't have a yard leg. Alright, when you get it set up, I need you to go around the C division. 39. Alright.

Firefighters report a loss of water pressure on their hand line while battling the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 2, we lost pressure on our hand line.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the garage fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Command from attack, water on the fire. Clear, control benchmark, water on the fire. Water on the fire, 1612.

Units have been advised to exercise caution as there is a propane tank near the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:26
Command from search. Go ahead. We just had a propane tank let go. Search, repeat your traffic. We just had a propane tank let go. Clear. Control from command, advise all companies use caution, propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks.

Responders gauge that the garage is a 30'x30', single-story structure.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 39 is the 3rd. We'll have exposure. We do not have a plug to bring. Command from search. Go ahead. We've got a fully involved 30 by 30 single-story garage, signal's off the roadway, want exposure. Command's clear. Engine 44, you'll have backup. Engine 39, you'll be exposure. Ladder 44, on. Ladder 44, event. Charge 44 is on.

Firefighters are actively working to control the garage fire, with police requested for traffic management.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 44 on scene, grabbing a hydrant from the west. Control, Battalion 30, I've arrived on scene, all's in command. Engine 2 will have attack, Ladder 38 will have search. Be advised, we'll need PD to block 42nd Street. We've got lines being stretched across. Control is clear. By authority, Battalion 30 is assuming 42nd Street command. I'll get police started for traffic control. Engine 44 from Engine 2, we got a yard layup. PD.

Firefighters report heavy smoke visible to the north as they approach the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Incoming companies, we can see heavy smoke to the north from Franklin and 21st.

Firefighters have received a report of a garage fire.

IFD Dispatch · 0:28
Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, assigned to OP 1. Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, 1605.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8425 E 42nd St.

Firefighters are repositioning to attack the fire from above on the back side.

IFD OP 01 · 0:18
Interior crew from Charlie section, back away from the Charlie side so we can hit this from above. Attack from Charlie? I think the Charlie side is clear, Chief. Copy.

A school bus near the fire is boxed in by fire equipment, and children are experiencing difficulty breathing due to smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:19
Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. We have a school bus here that's trapped by our apparatus. He said that the kids are having trouble breathing because of the smoke inside. I don't know what you want done. Is he out front on the scene? I do not see PD right now. Okay, we'll try to get him out of here shortly.

An arson investigator has been requested at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Control from Charlie, can you get us an investigator, please? Clear.

A witness provided a description of someone who ran from the house before leaving the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
Button on scene. Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. I had a civilian come up to me. He's now left. He gave a description of a guy who ran from the house. Okay, clear.

Firefighters report heavy fire at the back of the garage, with flames lapping through the roof.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Command from Charlie. You can get us a line around the back here. We got heavy fire around the back. This is already vented through the roof back here. Let's not put anybody on that roof. Command's clear. Engine 39, are you getting your line back here? We are, Chief. We laid out from 44s. We're about 100 foot short because we don't have a yard leg. Alright, when you get it set up, I need you to go around the C division. 39. Alright.

Firefighters report a loss of water pressure on their hand line while battling the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 2, we lost pressure on our hand line.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the garage fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Command from attack, water on the fire. Clear, control benchmark, water on the fire. Water on the fire, 1612.

Units have been advised to exercise caution as there is a propane tank near the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:26
Command from search. Go ahead. We just had a propane tank let go. Search, repeat your traffic. We just had a propane tank let go. Clear. Control from command, advise all companies use caution, propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks.

Responders gauge that the garage is a 30'x30', single-story structure.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 39 is the 3rd. We'll have exposure. We do not have a plug to bring. Command from search. Go ahead. We've got a fully involved 30 by 30 single-story garage, signal's off the roadway, want exposure. Command's clear. Engine 44, you'll have backup. Engine 39, you'll be exposure. Ladder 44, on. Ladder 44, event. Charge 44 is on.

Firefighters are actively working to control the garage fire, with police requested for traffic management.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 44 on scene, grabbing a hydrant from the west. Control, Battalion 30, I've arrived on scene, all's in command. Engine 2 will have attack, Ladder 38 will have search. Be advised, we'll need PD to block 42nd Street. We've got lines being stretched across. Control is clear. By authority, Battalion 30 is assuming 42nd Street command. I'll get police started for traffic control. Engine 44 from Engine 2, we got a yard layup. PD.

Firefighters report heavy smoke visible to the north as they approach the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Incoming companies, we can see heavy smoke to the north from Franklin and 21st.

Firefighters have received a report of a garage fire.

IFD Dispatch · 0:28
Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, assigned to OP 1. Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, 1605.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8425 E 42nd St.

Firefighters are repositioning to attack the fire from above on the back side.

IFD OP 01 · 0:18
Interior crew from Charlie section, back away from the Charlie side so we can hit this from above. Attack from Charlie? I think the Charlie side is clear, Chief. Copy.

A school bus near the fire is boxed in by fire equipment, and children are experiencing difficulty breathing due to smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:19
Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. We have a school bus here that's trapped by our apparatus. He said that the kids are having trouble breathing because of the smoke inside. I don't know what you want done. Is he out front on the scene? I do not see PD right now. Okay, we'll try to get him out of here shortly.

An arson investigator has been requested at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Control from Charlie, can you get us an investigator, please? Clear.

A witness provided a description of someone who ran from the house before leaving the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
Button on scene. Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. I had a civilian come up to me. He's now left. He gave a description of a guy who ran from the house. Okay, clear.

Firefighters report heavy fire at the back of the garage, with flames lapping through the roof.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Command from Charlie. You can get us a line around the back here. We got heavy fire around the back. This is already vented through the roof back here. Let's not put anybody on that roof. Command's clear. Engine 39, are you getting your line back here? We are, Chief. We laid out from 44s. We're about 100 foot short because we don't have a yard leg. Alright, when you get it set up, I need you to go around the C division. 39. Alright.

Firefighters report a loss of water pressure on their hand line while battling the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 2, we lost pressure on our hand line.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the garage fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Command from attack, water on the fire. Clear, control benchmark, water on the fire. Water on the fire, 1612.

Units have been advised to exercise caution as there is a propane tank near the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:26
Command from search. Go ahead. We just had a propane tank let go. Search, repeat your traffic. We just had a propane tank let go. Clear. Control from command, advise all companies use caution, propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks.

Responders gauge that the garage is a 30'x30', single-story structure.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 39 is the 3rd. We'll have exposure. We do not have a plug to bring. Command from search. Go ahead. We've got a fully involved 30 by 30 single-story garage, signal's off the roadway, want exposure. Command's clear. Engine 44, you'll have backup. Engine 39, you'll be exposure. Ladder 44, on. Ladder 44, event. Charge 44 is on.

Firefighters are actively working to control the garage fire, with police requested for traffic management.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 44 on scene, grabbing a hydrant from the west. Control, Battalion 30, I've arrived on scene, all's in command. Engine 2 will have attack, Ladder 38 will have search. Be advised, we'll need PD to block 42nd Street. We've got lines being stretched across. Control is clear. By authority, Battalion 30 is assuming 42nd Street command. I'll get police started for traffic control. Engine 44 from Engine 2, we got a yard layup. PD.

Firefighters report heavy smoke visible to the north as they approach the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Incoming companies, we can see heavy smoke to the north from Franklin and 21st.

Firefighters have received a report of a garage fire.

IFD Dispatch · 0:28
Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, assigned to OP 1. Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, 1605.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8425 E 42nd St.

Firefighters are repositioning to attack the fire from above on the back side.

IFD OP 01 · 0:18
Interior crew from Charlie section, back away from the Charlie side so we can hit this from above. Attack from Charlie? I think the Charlie side is clear, Chief. Copy.

A school bus near the fire is boxed in by fire equipment, and children are experiencing difficulty breathing due to smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:19
Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. We have a school bus here that's trapped by our apparatus. He said that the kids are having trouble breathing because of the smoke inside. I don't know what you want done. Is he out front on the scene? I do not see PD right now. Okay, we'll try to get him out of here shortly.

An arson investigator has been requested at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Control from Charlie, can you get us an investigator, please? Clear.

A witness provided a description of someone who ran from the house before leaving the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
Button on scene. Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. I had a civilian come up to me. He's now left. He gave a description of a guy who ran from the house. Okay, clear.

Firefighters report heavy fire at the back of the garage, with flames lapping through the roof.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Command from Charlie. You can get us a line around the back here. We got heavy fire around the back. This is already vented through the roof back here. Let's not put anybody on that roof. Command's clear. Engine 39, are you getting your line back here? We are, Chief. We laid out from 44s. We're about 100 foot short because we don't have a yard leg. Alright, when you get it set up, I need you to go around the C division. 39. Alright.

Firefighters report a loss of water pressure on their hand line while battling the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 2, we lost pressure on our hand line.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the garage fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Command from attack, water on the fire. Clear, control benchmark, water on the fire. Water on the fire, 1612.

Units have been advised to exercise caution as there is a propane tank near the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:26
Command from search. Go ahead. We just had a propane tank let go. Search, repeat your traffic. We just had a propane tank let go. Clear. Control from command, advise all companies use caution, propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks.

Responders gauge that the garage is a 30'x30', single-story structure.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 39 is the 3rd. We'll have exposure. We do not have a plug to bring. Command from search. Go ahead. We've got a fully involved 30 by 30 single-story garage, signal's off the roadway, want exposure. Command's clear. Engine 44, you'll have backup. Engine 39, you'll be exposure. Ladder 44, on. Ladder 44, event. Charge 44 is on.

Firefighters are actively working to control the garage fire, with police requested for traffic management.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 44 on scene, grabbing a hydrant from the west. Control, Battalion 30, I've arrived on scene, all's in command. Engine 2 will have attack, Ladder 38 will have search. Be advised, we'll need PD to block 42nd Street. We've got lines being stretched across. Control is clear. By authority, Battalion 30 is assuming 42nd Street command. I'll get police started for traffic control. Engine 44 from Engine 2, we got a yard layup. PD.

Firefighters report heavy smoke visible to the north as they approach the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Incoming companies, we can see heavy smoke to the north from Franklin and 21st.

Firefighters have received a report of a garage fire.

IFD Dispatch · 0:28
Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, assigned to OP 1. Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, 1605.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8425 E 42nd St.

Firefighters are repositioning to attack the fire from above on the back side.

IFD OP 01 · 0:18
Interior crew from Charlie section, back away from the Charlie side so we can hit this from above. Attack from Charlie? I think the Charlie side is clear, Chief. Copy.

A school bus near the fire is boxed in by fire equipment, and children are experiencing difficulty breathing due to smoke.

IFD OP 01 · 0:19
Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. We have a school bus here that's trapped by our apparatus. He said that the kids are having trouble breathing because of the smoke inside. I don't know what you want done. Is he out front on the scene? I do not see PD right now. Okay, we'll try to get him out of here shortly.

An arson investigator has been requested at the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Control from Charlie, can you get us an investigator, please? Clear.

A witness provided a description of someone who ran from the house before leaving the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:13
Button on scene. Command from Pumper 44. Go ahead. I had a civilian come up to me. He's now left. He gave a description of a guy who ran from the house. Okay, clear.

Firefighters report heavy fire at the back of the garage, with flames lapping through the roof.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Command from Charlie. You can get us a line around the back here. We got heavy fire around the back. This is already vented through the roof back here. Let's not put anybody on that roof. Command's clear. Engine 39, are you getting your line back here? We are, Chief. We laid out from 44s. We're about 100 foot short because we don't have a yard leg. Alright, when you get it set up, I need you to go around the C division. 39. Alright.

Firefighters report a loss of water pressure on their hand line while battling the blaze.

IFD OP 01 · 0:05
Pumper 2, we lost pressure on our hand line.

Firefighters have begun applying water to the garage fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:08
Command from attack, water on the fire. Clear, control benchmark, water on the fire. Water on the fire, 1612.

Units have been advised to exercise caution as there is a propane tank near the fire.

IFD OP 01 · 0:26
Command from search. Go ahead. We just had a propane tank let go. Search, repeat your traffic. We just had a propane tank let go. Clear. Control from command, advise all companies use caution, propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks. All companies on the fireground use caution, there are propane tanks.

Responders gauge that the garage is a 30'x30', single-story structure.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 39 is the 3rd. We'll have exposure. We do not have a plug to bring. Command from search. Go ahead. We've got a fully involved 30 by 30 single-story garage, signal's off the roadway, want exposure. Command's clear. Engine 44, you'll have backup. Engine 39, you'll be exposure. Ladder 44, on. Ladder 44, event. Charge 44 is on.

Firefighters are actively working to control the garage fire, with police requested for traffic management.

IFD OP 01 · 0:30
Engine 44 on scene, grabbing a hydrant from the west. Control, Battalion 30, I've arrived on scene, all's in command. Engine 2 will have attack, Ladder 38 will have search. Be advised, we'll need PD to block 42nd Street. We've got lines being stretched across. Control is clear. By authority, Battalion 30 is assuming 42nd Street command. I'll get police started for traffic control. Engine 44 from Engine 2, we got a yard layup. PD.

Firefighters report heavy smoke visible to the north as they approach the scene.

IFD OP 01 · 0:06
Incoming companies, we can see heavy smoke to the north from Franklin and 21st.

Firefighters have received a report of a garage fire.

IFD Dispatch · 0:28
Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, assigned to OP 1. Engine 2, Engine 44, Engine 39, Ladder 44, Ladder 38, Squad 10, Battalion 4, Safety North, 8425 East 42nd Street, Barrage Fire, 1605.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8425 E 42nd St.

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Comments16

thescorpioOct 9 at 4:54 PM

You don’t have to watch it I had to move out of the way several times. 

karlasotoOct 9 at 4:15 PM

Omg same place again 🥺🙏🏽

greenwoodUser2398791008Oct 10 at 9:24 AM

This seems very fishy since there was a fire here a few weeks ago.

Demeris85Oct 9 at 4:31 PM

I hope everyone is okay

thescorpioOct 9 at 4:54 PM

You don’t have to watch it I had to move out of the way several times. 

karlasotoOct 9 at 4:15 PM

Omg same place again 🥺🙏🏽

greenwoodUser2398791008Oct 10 at 9:24 AM

This seems very fishy since there was a fire here a few weeks ago.

Demeris85Oct 9 at 4:31 PM

I hope everyone is okay

thescorpioOct 9 at 4:54 PM

You don’t have to watch it I had to move out of the way several times. 

karlasotoOct 9 at 4:15 PM

Omg same place again 🥺🙏🏽

greenwoodUser2398791008Oct 10 at 9:24 AM

This seems very fishy since there was a fire here a few weeks ago.

Demeris85Oct 9 at 4:31 PM

I hope everyone is okay

thescorpioOct 9 at 4:54 PM

You don’t have to watch it I had to move out of the way several times. 

karlasotoOct 9 at 4:15 PM

Omg same place again 🥺🙏🏽

greenwoodUser2398791008Oct 10 at 9:24 AM

This seems very fishy since there was a fire here a few weeks ago.

Demeris85Oct 9 at 4:31 PM

I hope everyone is okay

thescorpioOct 9 at 4:54 PM

You don’t have to watch it I had to move out of the way several times. 

karlasotoOct 9 at 4:15 PM

Omg same place again 🥺🙏🏽

greenwoodUser2398791008Oct 10 at 9:24 AM

This seems very fishy since there was a fire here a few weeks ago.

Demeris85Oct 9 at 4:31 PM

I hope everyone is okay

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