INDIANAPOLIS — One person died and two more were injured early Friday in a mobile home fire on Indianapolis' west side.
The fire was reported just after midnight Friday, March 31 on Rushmore Boulevard East Drive, near West 10th Street and Raceway Road.
"Crews arrived to find a very involved fire," said Wayne Township Fire Department Capt. Eric Banister.
Firefighters rescued two people from inside. A third person was able to exit the residence on their own.
"I'm thinking, 'Oh, I hope nobody's in there,'" said Kimberly Pollard, who lives across the street.
Bannister said one of the victims was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Bannister later confirmed the victim died from their injuries.
The other two people are being treated for minor injuries. Several animals died in the fire as well.
"It was a difficult rescue. It will be a pretty difficult investigation," said Banister.
Neighbors said they want to do what they can to help their neighbors in need.
"I've been through this before, so I understand how they feel...and I wish I could help. I really do wish I could help because it's very sad," Kathy Lombardo said.
"What are they going to do? Where are they going to live? I'm just worried about what's going to happen to them. How are they going to cope?" said Pollard.
Investigators from the Wayne Township Fire Department and the Indiana State Fire Marshall's Office determined the fire was accidental.