Late Night House Blaze in Elkhart Sends One Person to Hospital; Pets Unharmed

A house fire in Elkhart, Indiana, on Tuesday night sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation. The Elkhart Fire Department responded to the scene on Canton Street just before 10 p.m. and controlled the fire in the living room within 20 minutes. Fortunately, a dog and two cats were safely rescued. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced homeowner and pets. Preliminary reports suggest that a cigarette butt may have caused the fire, but an investigation is ongoing.