Maysville Road Church Fire

December 31, 2012 -  The Fort Wayne Fire Department was called to a fire alarm at 10145 Maysville Road. Enroute, crews were advised from police on scene fire was visible. Upon arrival firefighters made entry to Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church and encountered heavy smoke with little to zero visibility throughout the building. Due to the structure size and construction, additional crews and resources were requested. After a brief search, firefighters were able to locate the fire in the sanctuary area of the church and were able to quickly contain the fire preventing further fire extension into other rooms/areas of the building. The fire was placed under control in less than an hour.   Extensive overhaul was necessary. A fire crew remains on scene for fire watch ensuring no rekindle. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. One was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. TRAA, FWPD, AEP and Nipsco assisted at the scene.