Chesterfield, IN – November 11, 2024 – At approximately 10:29 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Madison County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a fire near the intersection of Avalon Lane and Idlewood Drive in Chesterfield. Fire crews from the East Madison Fire Territory arrived within 3 minutes to find smoke coming from the roofline at 23 Avalon Lane. Firefighters entered the home to find thick smoke throughout the residence and located an elderly occupant semi-conscious in the back of the residence. Firefighters successfully rescued the individual outside to awaiting EMS personnel. Paramedics transported the male to an Anderson hospital in serious condition.
The fire, which was contained to the kitchen area, was quickly extinguished by fire crews. The residence sustained smoke damage throughout and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Automatic aid assistance was provided by Salem Township – Daleville Fire Department. Units from Anderson, Yorktown, and Adams Township were dispatched for assistance but disregarded before arriving.
Firefighters remind residents to ensure their smoke alarms are in place and functional throughout and home are equipped with fire extinguishers.
For additional information, please contact the East Madison Fire Territory Public Affairs and Outreach Division at (765) 378-7255 or visit our website at www.eastmadisonfire.com.
Agencies on scene:
East Madison Fire Territory
Salem Township – Daleville Fire Territory
Chesterfield Police Department
Utility Companies
Thank you for rescuing my step-dad and a good job on getting the fire out in time! I appreciate all of you who help and Thank God no firefighter was injured! Thank you to the person who dialed 911 also! This could have been a much worse seen, but Thankful for all involved!