VIDEO/PHOTO: In Oakland City, fire crews were on the scene of a large house fire on Franklin Street. Crews arrived a little after 6 p.m. and realized it was too much for one department, so they were assisted by Princeton, Patoka, Petersburg, and Barton Township. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and EMA were on scene as well.
According to officials, the house fire started in the back of the trailer and crept up, taking out a large portion of the interior. Authorities told 44News that the owner was out when the fire started and sadly lost pets. โI think several people have reached out to try and get them a place to stay tonight, I know the EMA office is here, theyโre looking and I know a couple other people have stepped up, saying hey- if you need help- let us know.โ said Mayor Deffendall. Officials told 44News that between 30-45 officers and fire personnel were on scene to help diffuse the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
