Cause Of Sunday North Manchester Fire ‘Unknown’

June 23, 2024 at 5:08 p.m.
Having a quick response by several fire departments prevented Sunday afternoon's fire from getting out of control on CR 1000 S, east of CR 600E. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union
Having a quick response by several fire departments prevented Sunday afternoon's fire from getting out of control on CR 1000 S, east of CR 600E. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union

By Leah Sander, InkFreeNews

NORTH MANCHESTER — Multiple fire departments responded to a fire southeast of Sidney on Sunday afternoon.
Sidney-Jackson Township Fire Department was called out to the fire at 6246 E. 1000S, North Manchester, about 2:40 p.m.
"Most of the fire involvement was up around the solar panels on the roof," said Sidney-Jackson Township Fire Chief Kevin Wagoner.
It took about an hour for firefighters to get the fire under control. No one was injured in the blaze.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Also responding to the scene were Winona Lake Fire Department, Pierceton Fire Department, Claypool Fire Department, Silver Lake Fire Department and Lutheran EMS.
According to Kosciusko County Beacon GIS, the home is owned by Joshua A. Stevens.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Multiple fire departments responded to a fire southeast of Sidney on Sunday afternoon.
Sidney-Jackson Township Fire Department was called out to the fire at 6246 E. 1000S, North Manchester, about 2:40 p.m.
"Most of the fire involvement was up around the solar panels on the roof," said Sidney-Jackson Township Fire Chief Kevin Wagoner.
It took about an hour for firefighters to get the fire under control. No one was injured in the blaze.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Also responding to the scene were Winona Lake Fire Department, Pierceton Fire Department, Claypool Fire Department, Silver Lake Fire Department and Lutheran EMS.
According to Kosciusko County Beacon GIS, the home is owned by Joshua A. Stevens.

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