W. Washington Center Rd. House Fire

November 6, 2013 - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a reported modular home fully engulfed in fire in the 2700 block of W. Washington Rd.  Upon arrival at lot #219,  firefighters found a single wide home fully involved with fire exposure to the neighboring home.  Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to lot 219, but the fire house was a total loss.  Seven people were home at the time of the blaze but were able to self-evacuate and were being assisted by the Red Cross.  One occupant did suffer burns to their arm and was transported to a local hospital.  As many as five family pets may have perished.  FWPD, TRAA and AEP assisted at the scene.  The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.