UPDATE: South Bend crews battle west side fire

SBT24/7 News Report

Tools

Story Created: May 11, 2008 at 2:55 AM EDT

Story Updated: May 11, 2008 at 6:52 PM EDT

A fire on South Bend’s west side kept city crews busy late Saturday as they battled the blaze.

The fire broke out at 502 S. Illinois st. shortly after 11 p.m. Dispatchers said a passer-by saw smoke and called 911.

No injuries were reported.

Responding units said flames were shooting from the home when they arrived.

Firefighters remained on the scene close to midnight.

Battalion Chief David Maenhout reports the fire was caused by a candle that was left burning.

For further updates on this developing story, check back with WSBT.com and watch WSBT News.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

WSBT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

WSBT Weather

icon
Current Temp 59
°
More Weather

On Demand

More On Demand

Stock Quotes
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tonight On WSBTFull Schedule

7.00
Wheel of Fortune
7.30
Jeopardy!
8.00
Big Bang Theory
8.30
How I Met Your Mother
9.00
Two and a Half Men
9.30
Worst Week
10.00
CSI: Miami
11.00
WSBT News
11.35
Late Show with David Letterman

Question of The Day

Will the drop in gas prices help the economy?

E-mail your comments. We'll pick some to read during WSBT News at 5:30.

  • Yes
  • No