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  Clayton, IN — Fire crews from Plainfield, Brownsburg, and Decatur Township were dispatched Saturday afternoon at 3:55pm to the I-70 overpass at IN-39 in Clayton following reports of a tanker truck that had tipped over onto its side. Emergency crews were also dispatched to the scene for a large spill involving the tanker. The extent of any injuries is currently unknown.

  Indianapolis, IN — A 15 year old was reportedly run off the road while riding a mini bike at Bridgeport and Stonewall Drive just after 8:30 p.m. Monday evening. EMS and Fire were dispatched to the scene following the incident. Once crews arrived, police were requested to respond emergent due to arguing at the scene. According to witnesses, the driver of the vehicle attempted to run the 15 year old off the road. The vehicle then made contact with the rider, knocking him off the mini bike. The 15 year old was reported to have only minor injuries. Police responded to the scene following the request from emergency crews. It is currently unknown if any arrests were made in connection with the incident.

 Brownsburg, IN — A serious crash caused a vehicle fire in northeast Brownsburg Friday night, prompting a response from multiple fire agencies after emergency crews were dispatched around 9:00 p.m. to the area of Wilson Rd and County Rd 1050 E. Firefighters from Brownsburg and Pike Township Fire Departments responded to reports of a serious accident and arrived to find a single vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Downed power lines at the scene created additional hazards as crews worked to secure the area and extinguish the fire. The crash appeared to involve only a single vehicle and one occupant. Information regarding the condition of the driver was not immediately available Friday night. Emergency crews remained on scene while firefighters addressed the fire and hazards associated with the downed utility lines. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released, and authorities continue investigating the incident. V iewer Photo by Tara McDonald Noble  ...

Brownsburg, IN — Brownsburg and Avon fire crews were dispatched to a residence fire on Woodridge Drive in Brownsburg on Thursday evening just before 7:30 p.m. Firefighters arrived on scene and were able to quickly bring the fire under control in under 15 minutes. Multiple emergency units responded to the scene as crews worked to contain the blaze and check the residence. No additional information has been released at this time regarding the cause of the fire or possible injuries.

  Avon, IN — Community leaders, local officials, and members of the media had the opportunity to experience firsthand what firefighters face during emergencies during Fire Ops 101 , an event hosted by the Hendricks County Professional Firefighters Local 4406 in partnership with the Avon Fire Department . The event provided a hands-on and behind-the-scenes look at firefighting operations and the demanding training firefighters go through to protect the community. Participants rotated through several stations designed to demonstrate the tools, equipment, and teamwork required during emergency responses. One of the most memorable parts of the event was a live fire demonstration inside a training burn building . Participants were able to put on full firefighter gear, enter the building with firefighters, and use a hose line to help extinguish a controlled fire. The experience allowed attendees to feel the heat, weight of the equipment, and coordination required while working insid...

Photo Credit: Raeanna Brown  A traffic crash on US-36 just west of Avon Village Parkway  led to a vehicle fire, prompting an emergency response and causing traffic disruptions in the area. First responders were called to the scene after reports that a crash resulted in at least one vehicle catching fire. Fire crews quickly worked to extinguish the flames and secure the scene, while law enforcement assisted with traffic control and began investigating the incident. Traffic along US-36 was impacted as emergency crews operated on scene. Drivers experienced delays and were advised to use caution while traveling through the area. As of publication, authorities have not released information regarding possible injuries or the cause of the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

 Emergency crews from across Hendricks County are responding to a fully engulfed house fire along IN-39 just south of Belleville . Firefighters arrived to find the residence heavily involved, prompting a large mutual aid response from multiple departments throughout Hendricks County. Additional units from Morgan County also responded to assist with firefighting operations due to the intensity of the blaze. Because of the active emergency scene, IN-39 has been completely closed in the area while crews continue fire suppression efforts. At this time, there has been no official word on injuries or the cause of the fire.

 A working residence fire was reported this evening near the intersection of W Lincoln Street and South County Road 75 West in Danville. Fire crews quickly arrived on scene and began attacking the flames. According to early information from responders, the fire is believed to have been caused by a heater , though officials will continue their investigation to confirm the exact cause.

 Video Credit:  Hrant Hagop Nalbandian Earlier this afternoon, around  1:30 PM , viewer-submitted video captured a car fire in the parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings in Plainfield. The video shows smoke and flames coming from a parked vehicle as bystanders kept a safe distance. Plainfield Fire Territory  responded promptly to the scene and was able to extinguish the fire shortly after arrival. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire has not yet been released. This incident serves as a reminder to stay aware of your surroundings and report emergencies quickly. Thanks to the fast action of local firefighters, the situation was brought under control.