Sunday fire under investigation

Brazil Fire Department Photo - The fire at a vacant residence at 608 South Alabama Street, Brazil, is under investigation. To report any information, call the Brazil Fire Department at 812-446-7551 or the Brazil Police Department at 812-446-2211.

A Brazil structure fire Sunday morning is being investigated to determine a cause.

According to Brazil Fire Department, they were dispatched to a vacant residence at 608 South Alabama.

The building was fully engulfed, with intense heat from the flames damaging the nearby homes and melting the siding.

Off-duty personnel was alerted to respond and assist with the fire and intense heat.

Firefighters were on the scene until around 9 a.m.

No utilities were present inside the abandoned home.

No injuries were reported at the scene.

If anyone has information about the fire, Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennet said to call the fire department at 812-446-7551 or the Brazil Police Department at 812-446-2211.