House in Markle Completely Engulfed by Fire, Structure Destroyed
I’ve seen my share of house fires over the years, but what happened in Markle, Indiana on Friday was heartbreaking. A quiet street near SR 116 turned into a chaotic scene as flames ripped through a home, leaving behind nothing but a burned-down shell.
No alarms. No early signs. Just smoke, panic, and neighbors scrambling to call for help.
Local viewers were the first to alert —some even called in directly to say multiple fire crews had rushed to the area. And they were right. Huntington County Emergency Management later confirmed the blaze pointing to a location between Logan Street and Lee Street. For a while, roads had to be shut down so firefighters could safely work…