Southeast Fort Wayne Home Damaged by Fire, Occupant and Dogs Escape
When I read reports like this, I always think about how fast a normal night can turn into an emergency. Early Wednesday morning, a quiet stretch of Fort Wayne’s southeast side was shaken when a home caught fire, forcing a man and his dogs to rush out for safety.
The fire happened at a house on Oliver Street, near E. Pettit Avenue. It was just after midnight — the kind of hour when most people are asleep and least prepared for chaos. That timing matters, because late-night fires often give residents very little warning.
If you live nearby, this hits close to home. Even if you don’t, it’s a reminder that house fires don’t announce themselves. They start suddenly, and the first few minutes decide everything…