Papakeechie Home Destroyed By Fire
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the name of the newly established Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory.
By Deb Patterson
InkFreeNews
SYRACUSE — Firefighters with Turkey Creek Fire Territory had just returned to their stations after a three-hour assist with Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory on a structure fire, when they were called out to a house fire at 9690 N. Koher Road East, Syracuse.
The call was received at 4:53 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8.
Fire Chief Mickey Scott, reported the home was fully engulfed and nearly burnt to the ground when firefighters arrived at the scene. The occupant and homeowner, Tom Wade, had escaped without injury. Additionally, no firefighter was injured.
According to Kosciusko County records, the home was approximately 734 square feet. Scott reported it was heated with a wood-burning stove and LP gas.
The Red Cross was contacted to provide support.
Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory was called for an assist.