A fire broke out in a Carmel strip mall early Thursday morning, resulting in one person dead and another injured. The Carmel Fire Department responded to the blaze around 3:30 a.m. in the 9800 block of N. Michigan Road. Tragically, a man was found dead inside the building, while another individual was taken to Eskenazi Hospital with fire-related injuries. Additionally, a Carmel firefighter sustained minor injuries during the incident. The fire forced the closure of Michigan Road in both directions near 96th Street.
Tim Griffin, Public Information Officer at Carmel Fire Department, expressed condolences to the families and businesses impacted by the tragedy. The department is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
The Carmel community is mourning the loss of life and hoping for a speedy recovery for the injured individual. The investigation into the fire will shed light on what caused the tragic event and provide answers to those affected. The Fire Department’s dedication to investigating the incident underscores their commitment to keeping the community safe and informed.