June 18, 2014 - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 7400 block of Hope Farm Road. On arrival crews encountered heavy fire coming from the rear exterior of the residence. Crews made entry and found fire in the basement as well as the second level of the tri-level residence. The fire on the exterior of the house involved the natural gas meter which caused a natural gas leak. FWFD crews were able to extinguish the interior fire, however they could only contain the exterior fire until the gas meter could be turned off. Once NIPSCO arrived and shut the gas off from the street, FWFD crews extinguished the remaining fire and performed salvage and overhaul of the structure. FWPD, Neighborhood Code Enforcement, TRAA, NIPSCO and AEP all assisted at the scene. The structure sustained heavy fire and water damage.