OWENSVILLE – Indiana State Fire Marshal investigators are seeking information from the public related to an Owensville funeral home fire that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 5.
Owensville Fire Department crews responded just after 12:23 a.m. Sunday to the two-story Holder Funeral Home location at 319 South Main Street in Owensville. They arrived to find the second floor of the building engulfed in flames.
The second floor, which housed an office area, ultimately collapsed into the main level of the building before the fire could be extinguished. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
No injuries occurred, but the building was a total loss. The Holder Funeral Home was nearly 150 years old and had served generations of Gibson County residents. The current owners indicated via social media that they intend to rebuild.
Fire investigators are looking for any witnesses in the area who may have seen something before or after the fire was reported. Anyone with photos, video, or any relevant information can contact investigators at 1-800-382-4628.
