A fire at a vacant building on the south side of Indianapolis overnight damaged a nearby brewery and coffee shop. Police believe squatters may have started the fire.
A fire at a vacant building on the south side of Indianapolis overnight damaged a nearby brewery and coffee shop. Officials say the fire started off Shelby Street just before midnight on Thursday night. Neighbors told firefighters the vacant structure was frequented by squatters, who police believe may have started the fire. Fires at vacant buildings continue to be a major issue in Indianapolis. IFD says they pose a safety risk to both first responders and the community.
The city tells WRTV that because of the damage caused by the fire and the public safety risk it poses, DBNS is performing an emergency demolition. DBNS said on Friday, the vendor will partially demolish the structure and will secure the site for safety reasons. The city added they will come back on Monday to complete the demolition. The city says if someone has concerns about a vacant property in their neighborhood, they should report that property to the Mayor’s Action Center. They can also make a report on RequestIndy
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