Multiple Agencies Battle Fire on Old State Road 56

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:29 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The fire was reported around 9:45 on Monday night.

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(Rising Sun, Ind.) - Multiple agencies responded to a structure fire on Monday night.

The fire was reported in the 9900 block of Old State Road 56 around 9:45 p.m.

According to Dearborn County Dispatch, multiple campers and vehicles caught fire, in addition to powerlines.

Possible entrapment was also reported. No update has been provided as of Tuesday morning.

Aurora Fire was the first to be called to the scene. They were assisted by Lawrenceburg, Rising Sun, East Enterprise, Bear Branch, North Hogan, and Posey firefighters.

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