UPDATE: Witness Sought in Lawrenceburg House Fire

Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 4:31 PM

By Indiana State Fire Marshal, news release

A devastating house fire took place on Tuesday afternoon at a home on American Lane.

UPDATE: The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office released the above photos today. No further information was provided.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Indiana State Fire Marshal investigators seek help from the public in identifying a person who may have cell phone video of a home fire this week in Lawrenceburg.

Fire crews responded to a home fire at about 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday at 17187 American Lane in rural Lawrenceburg. The fire was fully involved when crews arrived. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters and the homeowner reportedly arrived on the scene to find a man filming the fire with a cell phone camera. He left in a black, newer model (2018-2022) Dodge Ram truck with a crew cab and chrome trim.

Investigators ask members of the public to contact the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628 if they have any information about the fire or the man on scene. The man is considered only a witness at this time.

RELATED: UPDATE: Multiple Agencies Called to Structure Fire Near State Road 48 & 148 Intersection

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