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Arson blamed for weekend apartment fire on Indy's north side

One resident and one firefighter had to go to the hospital for minor injuries.
Credit: IFD
A fire Saturday Nov. 21, 2020 at an apartment building on Racquet Club South Drive in Indianapolis has been ruled arson by investigators.

INDIANAPOLIS — Fire investigators have ruled Saturday’s fire at a north side Indianapolis apartment complex as arson.

Crews were called to 1138 Racquet Club South Drive just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday and found heavy fire coming from a stairwell.

One resident and one firefighter had to go to the hospital for minor injuries.

In all, 13 people had to evacuate and the fire damaged six units of the building. 

Investigators found a simultaneous second arson attempt at 1220 Racquet Club South Drive just as fire crews were arriving. 

Investigators are looking for information about the fires. Call Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS if you have information about the incident. 

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