2 families displaced after fire breaks out on Penwell Way; dog seriously injured

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two families have been displaced and a dog was seriously injured after a fire broke out in a garage near the city’s far east side, according to the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD).

At 1:59 p.m. Saturday, IFD and Lawrence Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to the 10000 block of Penwell Way after a heavy fire broke out in a garage. That is a residential area on the city’s far east side. The fire spread from the garage’s attached home to a house next door. Firefighters arrived and made an aggressive attack on the heavy fire, keeping extension into the attached home and the home next door to a minimum.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to IFD investigators.

A dog was found in serious condition by firefighters. The dog was provided oxygen and transported by IFD to Noah’s Animal Hospital. The dog is showing signs of improvement, according to IFD.

The fire was marked under control in 30 minutes and no occupants were injured. IFD Victims Assistance is working with the American Red Cross to help find shelter for the displaced families.

Scene of the incident in the 10000 block of Penwell Way. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Fire Department via Facebook)
Scene of the incident in the 10000 block of Penwell Way. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Fire Department via Facebook)
Scene of the incident in the 10000 block of Penwell Way. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Fire Department via Facebook)
Scene of the incident in the 10000 block of Penwell Way. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Fire Department via Facebook)
Scene of the incident in the 10000 block of Penwell Way. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Fire Department via Facebook)

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