Apr 21st, 2010
Indianapolis Escorts: 2 building fires under investigation
24-Hour News 8 shot video of the fires just before 3 a.m. Indianapolis fire crews battled two fires within two blocks of one another. Authorities say young arsonists hit an abandoned apartment building on Beechwood and a vacant house on Good Avenue. Both are old structures in the heart of historic Irvington.
UPDATE: City code enforcement crews were on the scene Wednesday afternoon. They said they plan to tear down both structures damaged by the arsons because they are unsafe. The demolition could begin as early as Wednesday night. Residents said they were stunned, but not surprised.
“Next time, is it gonna be someone’s house rather than a vacant building?” wondered resident Katlyn Edwards.
Neighbors say the fire fallout is a symptom of a larger problem in Irvington. They call it a crime wave. They cite prostitution, drug houses and car vandalism. They say despite the arrest that was made Wednesday, they still want the city to do more.
See the full article from “WISH”