EPD: Man arrested in connection to Diamond Flea Market fire
The building has been ruled a complete loss
Investigators work to find cause of Diamond Flea Market fire By Evan Gorman and Keaton Eberly | May 14, 2021 at 6:53 PM CDT - Updated May 15 at 3:46 PM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Fire Department says one person was arrested in connection to the fire at Diamond Flea Market.
Police say they were able to obtain surveillance footage of an individual in the area of the arson when it took place.
After a search, police say 25-year-old Christopher Michael Liggett was found at a local hotel.
EFD honors firefighters for rescuing efforts in March house fire
EFD honors firefighters for rescuing efforts in March house fire By Jake Embrey | May 12, 2021 at 7:20 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 10:58 PM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville firefighters were honored for their efforts in a March house fire.
The Evansville Fire Merit Commission presented a company citation to members of EFD’s Engine 10.
The crew responded to the
Firefighters rescued two people from the second story on the backside of the home.
Two people were treated on the scene for possible smoke inhalation.
“When you work with a great crew, it doesn’t seem like I did anything special. It means a lot to get an award like this with the brothers and sisters I work with,” said Lt. Michael Steiner with the Evansville Fire Department.
EPD: Man in hospital after crashing stolen vehicle
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One man was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Sunday morning.
According to the Evansville Police Department, crews were called to Lobo Lounge for a car theft in progress. The victim told police that someone stole his vehicle from the lot and was last seen heading westbound on Louisana St. towards First Ave.
Shortly after that, police say they were called to a single-vehicle crash on N. First Ave. and NW Fourth St.
We’re told the vehicle involved in the crash matched the description of the stolen vehicle.
EFD investigating vacant house fire (Source: MGN) By Makayla Neukam | May 1, 2021 at 7:32 AM CDT - Updated May 1 at 7:32 AM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Evansville Fire Department is investigating a vacant house fire that happened early Saturday morning.
Crews responded to the 1000 block of N. 1st Ave. for a possible house fire just before 4:30.
EFD says a passerby noticed smoke in the area, and the second call came from an off-duty firefighter calling this a working fire.
According to EFD, this is a vacant house with some homeless activity reported as recently as Friday night by a neighbor. They say the fire was considered extinguished just after 4:50.