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Heard on: Vanderburgh County Fire · 1/18/2026 11:17 PM
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Residential structure fire, near Ridgeway Avenue.
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One engine one, one engine 15, one engine 14, one ladder one, one rescue one, one battalion three, one safety one.
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Outdoor fire in backyard near Ridgeway Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews initially responded to a possible residential structure fire near Ridgeway Avenue in Evansville. Upon investigation, it was determined the fire was an outdoor fire in a backyard fire pit. No structures were affected and fire crews were able to handle the situation on scene.

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Ridgeway Ave, Evansville, IN 47713
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