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- calendar_today November 2, 2026
Early Morning Blaze in Fishers Neighborhood
Firefighters responded to a significant house fire in Fishers, Indiana, during the early hours of Monday, November 2, 2026. The incident took place on the 11000 block of Hearthstone Drive, close to 116th Street and Brooks School Road, drawing multiple fire crews to the scene.
Rapid Response by Multiple Departments
The call for assistance came in at approximately 5:45 a.m., prompting a prompt response from multiple departments. Photographs and footage captured extensive fire damage to both the roof and interior of the affected home. Neighboring residences also experienced heat damage as a result of the blaze.
Residents Safely Escape, Tragically Lose Pets
According to residents, conditions appeared normal around 5:30 a.m.—just 15 minutes before the home was found fully engulfed in flames. Three people living in the home escaped safely, but the family reported the loss of three cats during the fire. No human injuries were reported at the scene.
Extent of Fire Damage and Red Cross Assistance
Deputy Chief Hugo Wans from the Fishers Fire Department indicated that the fire appears to have started in the back portion of the house. He described the residence as a total loss. The Red Cross was notified and is providing assistance to those displaced by the incident.
Investigation Continues Into Fire Cause
The official cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire investigators are working to determine what sparked the residential fire that led to both the severe property loss and harm to family pets. Authorities emphasize that no one was injured as a result of the fire, and support services are underway for the affected family.
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Source: fox59.com.
