Emergency responders from three fire departments responded to a house fire early Sunday morning on Oak Drive, just north of Bourbon Street Pizza.
Plymouth’s Assistant Fire Chief Chuy Garcia told WTCA the fire started in the northeast corner of the house in a small room that appeared to only have access from the outside. When Plymouth firefighters arrived, smoke was in the house, and the fire was through the roof on the northeast corner. When firefighters got inside that room it was fully involved, and the fire had spread into the attic that is open across the house.
Firefighters trench-cut the roof in the middle of the house to stop the fire from spreading across the entire house.
The north half of the house has extensive damage, and the south half has some smoke damage, but the contents were saved.
Plymouth firefighters were assisted by LaPaz and Argos Fire Departments. They were on the scene for nearly 3 hours and Oak Drive was blocked to traffic as crews battled the fire in wind chills that were in the single digits.
The mother and children were at home at the time of the fire but were able to evacuate safely. Most of the animals were also able to get out. It’s believed some may have been hiding in other rooms of the home, but firefighters found no deceased animals.
Nothing suspicious was found during the clean-up process and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Peebles 'humbled' with victory
Smith, Hartman secure wins in Parke County Commissioner races
Smith, Russell earn Republican nods for Rockville Town Board
Family of RP student who died wants changes along highway
Indiana State Police launch Wellness Section to support personnel, families and retirees
IHSAA approves Personal Branding, while basketball shot clock proposal fails
Indiana BMV extends hours of operation for the primary election
Smith looks to claim Parke County Commissioner seat
USDA opens enrollment for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
Governor ceremonially signs bill co-authored by Baird to combat animal cruelty
New online portal brings transparency to Indiana gas prices during declared energy emergency
Electric vehicle fire training held at Rockville-Adams Township Training Center
Indiana FSSA announces results of HCBS attendant care audits - $200 Million in improper payments
Applications being accepted for Governor’s 2026 Century and Half Century Business Awards
$675 million impact reported from initial Regional Economic Development funding
PHMS Amazing Shake
Parke Heritage students in competition at FFA District Contest
Indiana's February unemployment rate below national average
Indiana hiring five county executive directors in training positions
