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Photo of the Week: Indianapolis abandoned apartment fire

Junk, debris and trash hindered FFs getting apparatus close to the building

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By FireRescue1 Staff

INDIANAPOLIS — One Indianapolis firefighter was injured after falling through a floor during overhaul and three others suffered from heat-related issues during a fire in an abandoned apartment building on July 7.

In a Facebook post the department stated this fire was the second fire in the complex since May. There were signs of squatters inside the building.

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