MEMPHIS, Ind. – In the early hours of Monday morning, firefighters responded to a massive house fire in southern Indiana. Joanna Poole, a neighbor, described the fire as “hot, big, and with embers flying everywhere,” causing panic among residents in the area.
According to Poole, the fire was preceded by a loud explosion, which led her to seek refuge at the back of her house and call 911, fearing for her safety. Tri-Township Fire & Rescue’s fire chief, Amir Mousavi, stated that the initial report indicated a house explosion with reports of shots fired, but upon arrival, it was determined to be a house fire. The source of the explosion has yet to be identified, with speculation that propane tanks or overheated tires may have caused it. As a result of the intense heat and flames, two other houses sustained damage, including Poole’s, who now needs repairs done to her property.
No injuries were reported, and the situation is currently under investigation by Fire Marshal, Deputy Chief Dave Schickel, in collaboration with the state fire marshal’s office to determine the cause and origin of the fire. The community is left reeling from the destruction, with the affected families facing the challenge of rebuilding in the wake of this devastating event.