"The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Inc., the University of Saint Francis, Catholic Charities of the diocese, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., Saint Anne Home & Retirement Community of the diocese, Franciscan Alliance, Inc., and the University of NotreReport issued Friday by the Fremont Fire Department:
Structure: Quonset Style Metal Storage Unit 50’ x 35’
DATE: 06-19-2009 Injuries: No
Dispatched: 06:01AM Fatality: No
On Scene: 06:05AM
Under Control: 07:35AM
In-Service: 10:13AM
Location: 7055 N Old 27, Fremont / Steuben County, IN
Occupants Name: Shelton Fireworks
Owners Name: Shelton Fireworks
Cause: Accidental (Lightning) Strike
Extent of damage: Estimated $50,000 damage between structure and merchandise
Details: Fremont Fire Department was dispatched to the above address reference a possible structure fire with fireworks going off inside the building. Moments later the Fremont Fire Department was provided with information stating it was a confirmed building fire with firework explosions coming from inside the building. Upon first fire units arrival heavy smoke and fire was coming from the structure. Firework embers were also being shot approximately 100 feet from the structure reaching the roadway and parked semis from neighboring truck stops. Assisting agencies were Angola FD, Orland FD, Steuben Township FD, Hamilton FD, Salem Center FD, Hudson FD, Metz FD, Ashley FD, Helmer FD, Montgomery FD, Lakeland FD, Northwest Township FD, Steuben Co EMA, Steuben Co EMS, Steuben Co Sheriff Dept, Indiana State Police, and the Town of Fremont water/street crews. Also assisting at the scene supplying meals and refreshments were Clay’s Restaurant, Baker Street Truck Stop, Red Arrow Restaurant, Shell Station, and the Fremont Village Foods.
