IFD wants to remind Hoosiers to get out and stay out if there is a fire in your building, because smoke can be deadly.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Fire Department says a woman died Sunday morning after an apartment fire in downtown Indianapolis.
Witnesses told firefighters a woman evacuated and re-entered her apartment twice but was later overcome by the smoke and did not make it out. "The Indianapolis Fire Department would like to remind everyone – if a fire occurs in your home, apartment or building – please do not try and re-enter to gather personal effects or pets," public information officer Rita Reith said in a news release."Get Out and Stay Out. The toxic effects of smoke will render you unconscious in minutes and can prove to be fatal – as evidenced by today’s unfortunate fatality. Our thoughts are with all who are affected by her loss.
The other 45 residents evacuated the building, including some who used the fire escape. Several of them were checked out by EMS at the scene and released.The fire has been ruled accidental but the exact cause is still undetermined at this time. TOP STORIES: Indiana DNR captain comments on illegal joy ride on I-465 in Indianapolis | Gun pulled on teen during alleged road rage incident on Indy's south side | 'Tis the season for large morels in Indiana | Fogle co-conspirators Taylor and Baldwin sentenced for producing child sexual abuse material | Boone County tenants being forced out by investment group
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