A fire in the kitchen of home near downtown Noblesville has caused approximately $70,000 in damages to the structure and its contents.
At approximately 6:09 p.m. Oct. 15, the Noblesville Fire Dept. was dispatched to 1341 Monument St. Division Chief Rick Russell said upon arrival at 6:12 p.m., fire suppression crews noted smoke coming from the entire structure. Firefighters quickly made an interior attack on the fire, and had it under control at 6:22 p.m.
“During the suppression efforts, interior fire crews rescued the family dog,” Russell said, adding that the canine is doing fine.
The home is owned by Brian Kwiatsowski; however, it is occupied by Dale and Stephanie Porch and their two children. Russell said Dale and the two children were home at the time of the fire.
“Dale states that he started dinner a few minutes before his children discovered the fire,” said Russell, who said the fire originated in the kitchen. “Dale further stated that he could not get to the kitchen to fight the fire because the fire was too large. Dale quickly grabs up his two children and exited out the back door.”
There are no injuries or deaths associated with the incident. Russell said the Hamilton County Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting the Porch family.
“The Noblesville Fire Dept. would like to remind everyone to install smoke alarms to provide early warning if fire strike,” he said. “Have an escape plan with two ways outs of every room, and be sure to practice that plan with everyone that lives in the home.”
