Fully involved and no hydrants
Indianapolis Fire Department, Facebook
Firefighters were faced with fully involved structure and no hydrants at 2821 W. Thompson.
Command ordered defensive operations only at 7:33 p.m. and ordered three tankers for water supply.
The house was occupied by two adults who were not home when the fire broke out. Two cats were unaccounted for.
Firefighters from the Indianapolis Fire Department and Decatur Township Fire Department used all available tank water as tankers were set up for shuttle operations. Tanker and shuttle operations is a labor intensive effort and it’s rapid deployment is crucial to the success of any fire in a non-hydranted area. For crews at the fire scene, patience is a must as the Engineers work together to establish a solid water supply.
The heavy fire was brought under control in one hour 30 minutes.
IFD/IMPD Fire Investigations were on the scene.
There were no reported injuries. Occupants have no insurance and no idea what could have started it.
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