January 12, 2012 - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2020 South Anthony. Fire crews arrived at 20/20 Import Auto Parts to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the building. Crews began the fire attack and were forced back to battle the blaze defensively/outside as a result of active flames, building content and structural integrity. The fire started when an employee was using a cutting torch device to remove an engine from a vehicle. The fuel line ruptured and the gas ignited. The two employees inside were able to self-evacuate. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing. TRAA, FWPD, Nipsco, Water Department, Water Pollution Control, Homeland Security and Neighborhood Code assisted at the scene.
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