Firefighters battle blaze at house in Waynedale

No injuries reported as crews extinguish flames at suspected multi-unit home

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Waynedale neighborhood on Monday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the front and left side of the home, which may have been split into apartments. The fire was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported as the home was unoccupied at the time.

Why it matters

House fires can pose a serious threat to public safety, especially in residential areas, and require a swift response from local fire departments to minimize damage and protect lives. This incident highlights the importance of fire prevention and safety measures in multi-unit dwellings.

The details

According to Assistant Fire Chief Jonathan Flickinger, the FWFD received the call shortly after 2:15 p.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke and flames on the front and left side of the suspected multi-unit home in the 6000 block of Bradbury Avenue. The firefighters were able to quickly bring the flames under control, and no injuries were reported as the home was unoccupied at the time. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

  • The fire was reported to the FWFD shortly after 2:15 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Fort Wayne Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the house fire in the Waynedale neighborhood.

Jonathan Flickinger

The assistant chief of the Fort Wayne Fire Department who confirmed details about the incident.

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What’s next

The fire department will continue to investigate the cause of the blaze.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of fire safety and prevention measures, especially in multi-unit residential properties, to protect lives and property in the community.