March, 30

Carmel , IN - At approximately 6 a.m. this morning, the Carmel Clay Fire Department (CFD) responded to a residential fire at 10312 North College Avenue. Upon arrival, the CFD discovered that all occupants were already evacuated.

CFD reports that the fire started in a section of the garage that had been converted into a bedroom. There was an electric space heater in the area, but it is as yet undetermined if this was the cause of the fire.

The occupant of the sleeping area where the fire started had second degree burns to the arm and was treated and released at the scene, refusing transport to a medical facility and any further treatment. No other injuries were reported. The estimated damage to the property was $45,000.