Building fire causes $150K in damage on Zionsville’s Main St., FBI joins investigation

ZIONSVILLE (WISH) – A commercial building fire on Zionsville’s historic Main Street Friday morning caused over $150,000 in damages.

According to the Zionsville Fire Department, crews responded to a fire at 195 South Main Street, the former Kogan Antiques and Lighting, around 1:41 a.m.

The department said active flames were found upon arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control within 15 minutes.

The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.

The Zionsville Fire Department said damages to the building exceed $150,000.

Later Friday morning, Zionsville officials announced the FBI had joined the investigation.

Investigators are examining the south side of the building where an Israeli flag and an American flag were displayed to determine whether this incident may have been motivated by bias.

“If investigators determine that this building was intentionally targeted because of those flags or because of what they represent, such an act is reprehensible and has no place in our community,” the announcement said. “We will support law enforcement and commit every available resource to help identify and hold those responsible accountable.”

Zionsville Mayor John Stehr expressed his disappointment in a statement, saying in part, “Zionsville is a welcoming community built on respect, and acts of hatred or intimidation are against the values we share.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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