INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis firefighters were called to another fire at the former Best Inn motel property on South Harding Street Sunday night.
This was the second fire run to the same address this weekend and the 10th fire call there since January 2020.
Calls to 911 just before 7 p.m. Sunday brought crews from Decatur Township and fire investigators from IFD.
The fire on the back side of the abandoned building was under control within 15 minutes, and nobody was hurt.
According to IFD, the fire was set intentionally at the building where power has been shut off. Witnesses say squatters have been spotted on the property just north of Interstate 465.
6:58 PM - #IFD & #DTFD return for the 10th time to 4505 S Harding St. for another intentionally set fire. Multiple calls to 911 reporting heavy blaze on first floor. No injuries, Fire under control in 15 minutes.
— Indianapolis Fire Department 🚒 (@IFD_NEWS) March 22, 2021
