Fire
Fire claims life of elderly resident in Monroe County
MONROE CO. – A house fire in Monroe County early Monday morning has claimed the life of one person, according to Monroe Fire Protection District…
Fire destroys historic Washington landmark
WASHINGTON– A fire destroyed a historic building in downtown Washington on Thursday, January 9, when flames consumed the former Antique Bar, a local landmark. The…
Fire in Columbus causes extensive damage, kills family cat
COLUMBUS – A fire in the Heron Cove Neighborhood of Columbus Tuesday afternoon caused more than $150,000 in damages to a home, tragically killing one…
Monroe Fire Protection District firefighters extinguish vehicle fire
MONROE CO. – On Sunday, January 5th, in the afternoon, Monroe Fire Protection District Engine 23 and Battalion 29 quickly responded to a vehicle fire…
Garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington sparks extensive emergency response
WASHINGTON – A garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington prompted a large-scale emergency response on Sunday afternoon, as multiple agencies worked to contain the…
Monroe Fire Protection District responds to vehicle fire after accident on Dittemore Road
MONROE CO. — On January 1, 2025, the Monroe Fire Protection District was dispatched to Dittemore Road at approximately 2:20 a.m. for a vehicle accident….
Fatal fire in Scottsburg claims one life, two injured
SCOTTSBURG – The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a tragic fire that occurred on Friday, December 20, leaving one person dead and two…
Monroe Fire Protection District firefighters responds to garage fire on State Road 46
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe Fire Protection District responded to a garage fire Thursday afternoon in the 5800 block of East State Road 46. The fire…
One person injured in early Christmas morning house fire
BLOOMINGTON – A fire broke out early Christmas morning at a residence on West Rogers Road, leaving one person injured. The Monroe Fire Protection District…
Firefighters respond to house fire on Dinsmore Road, no injuries reported
BLOOMINGTON– A structure fire in Bloomington on Monday, December 23, 2024, caused significant damage to a Bloomington home, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Firefighters…