Massive Overnight Fire Destroys Restaurant on Indy's South Side

60 firefighters battled the 2-alarm blaze that also damaged a connected grocery store

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Indianapolis Fire Department is investigating a large overnight fire that destroyed a restaurant and damaged a connected grocery store on the city's south side. Around 60 firefighters worked to put out the 2-alarm blaze in the 1200 block of West Southport Road, near Bluff Road. No injuries were reported, and officials confirmed there were no people inside the buildings at the time of the fire.

Why it matters

Restaurant and grocery store fires can have significant impacts on local communities, disrupting access to food and services. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention measures, especially in commercial buildings with multiple tenants.

The details

The fire broke out in the early morning hours on Wednesday, causing extensive damage to the restaurant and grocery store that were connected in the same building. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the restaurant was completely destroyed and the grocery store suffered significant damage as well.

  • The fire was reported early Wednesday morning.

The players

Indianapolis Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and investigated the blaze.

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What’s next

The Indianapolis Fire Department is conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of robust fire safety protocols in commercial buildings to protect businesses, employees, and the surrounding community in the event of an emergency.