An early Wednesday morning fire destroyed a home in the Shady Knoll subdivision in Fishers.
Fire officials say the residents were able to escape without injury due to the early warning of the home’s smoke detectors.
“While a devastating loss for the family, the fact that everyone was able to get out of the home without injury is so important,” said fire investigators.
Firefighters arrived around 2:30 a.m. and the home was completely involved in fire. Firefighters were able to prevent the surrounding homes from catching fire from the radiant heat. Homes on either side received minimal damage after firefighters battled the blaze for 40 minutes to bring it under control.
Firefighters encourage residents to check their smoke alarms to make sure they are in working order and replace them every 10 years, sleep with your door closed to prevent smoke from entering the bedroom, and know two ways out. The time it takes for a fire to spread is staggeringly quick.
The Fishers Fire Department was assisted by the Fishers Police Department and the American Red Cross.