FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department says that one person was hurt and a local business was heavy damaged when a fire broke out Monday.
Fire crews were called R&P Dumpster Service at 2912 Lower Huntington Road in Waynedale around 5:25 p.m. According to the FWFD, crews found fire and smoke coming from the front of the building.
Fire officials say that two people who were inside the building self-evacuated. However, one of them suffered minor burns. They were taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the FWFD.
Investigators said the fire was an accident caused by a “glue stripping product that had been used too close to an open flame near a water heater.”
The building suffered heavy smoke damage and moderate fire and water damage.
The cause of the fire was ruled accidental.
The FWFD released the following:
At approximately 5:25 Fort Wayne Firefighters responded to a reported fire at R&R Dumpster service. The first arriving unit found fire and smoke coming from the front of the building. Both occupants of the business were able to self evacuate. The fire was brought under control in approximately five minutes. One of the occupants received minor burns and was transported by Medics to a local hospital. Fire investigators determined the cause to be a glue stripping product that was being used too close to an open flame near a water heater. Additionally, the cause is determined to be accidental. Firefighters were assisted by FWPD, TRAA and NCE.
