Manifold was taken to Methodist Hospital for treatment of an ankle injury. The other fire fighter, Mark Greatbatch was treated at the scene for cuts. Of the nine injured residents, three were taken to Methodist and Wishard hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation. The remaining injured residents were treated at the scene by medical crews. Smoke damage was reported throughout the structure.
Investigators determine the fire was set.
Police officers told arson investigators the suspect was overheard threatening to start a fire just before the fire was reported. American Red Cross officials said the fire displaced about 20 families, an estimated 40 to 60 people. Fred Pervine, an Indianapolis Fire Department investigator, said the burn in the one story home was set up to give new investigators an opportunity to learn more about fire behavior. Three fires were set in the house. Small television cameras and heat sensor devices were installed throughout the house by Wolf Technical Services, an insurance investigation firm.