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Indianapolis firefighters were compelled to operate defensively at this recent fire in a two-story home.
According to Battalion Chief Rita Reith, there were no injuries, and a family of six was displaced. Extreme cold temperatures made work difficult for firefighting crews.
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RITA L. REITHis a battalion chief with the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) and serves as the agency’s public information officer.
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