Two firefighters, police officer injured in an explosion on Greenacre Street
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. – Firefighters responded to a residential fire in the 19500 block of Greenacre Street just before 7:00 a.m. Saturday.
BREAKING: Multiple fire trucks at the scene of a fire on Green Acre St in South Bend.
— Marisa Oberle (@marisa_oberleTV) September 29, 2018
Smoke is COVERING the air. Neighbors tell me and they heard a huge boom that shook their houses. pic.twitter.com/9CbKCCoCL9
Police believe an explosion may have been the cause.
One officer and two firefighters were transported to the hospital and are being treated for minor burns.
A 63-year-old male was rescued after reportedly being trapped in the fire. He is being treated for smoke inhalation.
NEW INFO: 1 firefighter, 1 police officer were injured. They’re at the hospital being treated for minor burns.
— Marisa Oberle (@marisa_oberleTV) September 29, 2018
Police tell me there was an explosion, but they’re not sure what caused it. Investigation underway. @ABC57News
The investigation is ongoing.
