Francesville House Fire Caused by Electrical Issue

 
 

An issue with an electrical panel is the cause of a Monday night fire at a Francesville home.

According to Tim Wuethrich, the fire began in the electric panel and traveled up to the second story of the home. Francesville and Medaryville firefighters were on the scene at 6055 S. County Road 1100 W. The Buffalo and Monon Fire Departments also provided manpower and water support while Pulaski County REACT was on scene to set up a warming station so no firefighters suffered from frostbite.

No injuries were reported.

Fire Destroys Busch Farm Service Building In Pulaski County

A fire razed the Busch Farm Service building on County Road 550 South in Pulaski County early Friday morning. According to Francesville Fire Chief Tim Wuethrich, the fire occurred shortly after 9 a.m. and was caused by an electrical issue.

The building was a total loss. Both the office and shop were completely destroyed by the inferno, but Wuethrich says they were able to save the office computer and other records before the fire could reach them.

Fortunately, no one was inside the building when the fire started and no injuries have been reported. Mutual aid was requested from Buffalo, Monon, and Medaryville fire departments, but even with the extra assistance, Wuethrich says the fire continued until they were finally able to control it shortly after 12 p.m.