Updates from Logansport Fire Department on fires on January 28 & 29, 2026

Last Updated on January 30, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

House Fire Displaces 2

Logansport IN- At 8:58 p.m. on the evening of January 28, 2026, the Logansport Fire Department was dispatched to 712 W. Miami in reference to a furnace fire at this residence. LFD arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the residence. District 1 Fire was requested for mutual aid, and an All Call was done for off-duty firefighters to respond. Cass County EMS was also requested. Logansport Police Department also responded.

Crews made entry into the residence and located fire openly burning in the basement and extending into the first floor. The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes. A primary and secondary search of the residence and confirmed all occupants were out. Extensive overhaul and smoke removal was completed.

The occupant was assisted by the Logansport Professional Firefighters Local 470 Burn Out Fund. The cause of the fire was classified as accidental by Logansport Fire Investigator, Rusty Logan. The Logansport Fire Department was assisted on scene by District 1 Fire Department, the Logansport Police Department, Cass County EMS, Logansport Building Commissioner, Logansport Utilities (Electric and Water), NIPSCO, and Cass County Traffic Control.

Duplex Fire Displaces Eight People

Logansport IN- At 7:02 p.m. on the evening of January 29,2026, the Logansport Fire Department was dispatched to 228 Wheatland Avenue in reference to smoke in the attic of this residence. LFD arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the rear of the residence. District 1 Fire Department was requested for mutual aid.

Crews made entry into the residence and located fire in the wall of the upstairs apartment. The wall was opened up, and the fire was extinguished in less than 10 minutes. All occupants were out of the residence on LFD arrival. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries, and were treated and released at Parkview Logansport Hospital.

The occupants were assisted by the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire was classified as accidental by Logansport Fire Investigator, Rusty Logan. The Logansport Fire Department was assisted on scene by District 1 Fire Department, Cass County EMS, Logansport Building Commissioner, Logansport Utilities (Electric and Water), NIPSCO, and Cass County Traffic Control.

SOURCE: News releases from Logansport Fire Department