INDIANAPOLIS —Several fires broke out across Indianapolis Sunday night into Monday morning, leaving a family of five displaced and a firefighter injured.
UPDATE: On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Fire Department ruled two of the fires, the one on Hamilton Ave. and the one on College Ave. as acts of arson.
Investigators have a person of interest in the fires set on Hamilton however they are asking for information on these or any others. They have not yet determined if the two fires are connected.
The case is under active investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Indiana Arson tip line at 1-800-382-4628 or email tips1@dhs.in.gov.
6336 Selago Dr.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, the call for the first fire came in around 9:41 p.m.
Firefighters responded to a house fire at 6336 Selago Dr. A heavy fire broke out in the family's garage and spread to the attic, causing significant damage to the home and four cars.
The family told firefighters they heard a loud boom and began to see smoke. Luckily, smoke alarms were activated, and the family of five and their dog were able to evacuate safely.
The fire department said firefighters had their work cut out for them but with an aggressive attack, they could get the fire under control in 25 minutes. No injuries were reported and the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
434 Hamilton Ave.
IFD said they responded to a fire at 434 Hamilton around 12:54 a.m. after receiving seven 911 calls.
The fire broke out in three houses that were all vacant. There were no working smoke alarms in the residences.
IFD said crews got the fire under control in about 2 hours but all three homes were a total loss.
One firefighter was slightly injured but was checked on the scene and returned to work.
No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
2020 North College Ave.
Multiple homes were damaged on the city's north side Monday morning.
IFD fire crews arrived to the 2000 block of North College Avenue for a house fire just before 4 a.m.
Firefighters worked to put out the flames until around 6 a.m. but despite their efforts, one of the properties was a total loss.
IFD said two of the homes were vacant but a third one was occupied. However, no one was home while crews were working and no civilian injuries were reported.
A firefighter was slightly injured while on scene.
Neighbor Gary Staver said he was startled when woke up to the flashing lights and sirens.
“My dog woke me up," Staver said. "I thought he needed to come outside, so I was bringing him outside and started hearing something, I could smell smoke and I started hearing somebody yelling for help. And just about that time is when the emergency vehicles started responding.”
5116 West 38 St.
Around 6 a.m., IFD responded to a fire at Sun Shine Breakfast House and Grill located at 5116 West 38 St.
When crews arrived to the scene, they observed fire showing from the roof.
IFD said there were working smoke alarms in the business.
After an aggressive attack, the fire was put out in under 20 minutes.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
