Submitted by Noblesville Fire Department
Shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, the Noblesville Fire Department (NFD) responded to reports of an explosion in the 800 block of Wayne Street.
Upon arrival, the first fire fighters to arrive located one adult male seated on the sidewalk outside the building. He was immediately evaluated and transported to St. Vincent Hospital on 86th Street for observation.
Fire crews quickly secured the area, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding neighborhood. This advisory was communicated through local news outlets, social media channels, and Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) text alerts.
Hazardous materials teams entered the building to shut off critical valves and isolate the affected products. Following a thorough check for secondary spills and potential hazards, the area was deemed stable through extensive testing and monitoring.
Once the scene was confirmed safe, the shelter-in-place order was lifted. The incident scene was then turned over to Indiana American Water, who verified there was no threat to the municipal water supply.