Brookside House Fire

BrooksideNovember 12, 2014 - The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2000 block of Brookside Street.  First arriving crews reported heavy smoke showing from the roof and attic area.  Crews made entry and found heavy fire in the living room and bedroom of the one story home.  Firefighters worked to contain the blaze while others searched the home.  It was determined no one was home and the fire was controlled in 10 minutes.  No injuries were reported.  The structure sustained heavy fire, water and smoke damage.  The Red Cross was requested to assist the residents displaced.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.