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Heard on: Salem Washington Township Fire · 1/16/2026 04:57 PM
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Fire crews battle blaze at lumber yard near Salem
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As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire departments, including Salem, Franklin, Gibson, Benton, and Monroe, responded to a large structure fire near East State Road 56 by Three Lane Hill in Salem, Indiana. The blaze involved a building at a lumber yard, described as fully engulfed with heavy smoke and fire through the roof. Crews worked together with engines, tankers, and manpower, and requested support from the power company. No confirmation of injuries or cause was mentioned in the radio traffic.
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