On December 11, 2024, The Indiana State Fire Marshal, during a press conference with the City of South Bend, released updates to the 222 LaPorte Avenue fatal fire which happened January 21, 2024. On this page, you can access the released footage of the fire, the initial press release from the South Bend Fire Department from January 22, 2024, the South Bend Fire Department’s updated release from January 24, 2024, and the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s press release of the updates from December 11, 2024.
WARNING: Video is sensitive in nature. Viewer discretion is advised.
Press Releases
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Press Release – 12/11/2024
South Bend Fire Department Press Release – 1/24/2024
South Bend Fire Department Press Release – 1/22/2024
Contact Information
State of Indiana
David Hosick
Director of Public Affairs
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
(317) 234-3195
City of South Bend
Allison Zeithammer
Director of Communications
City of South Bend – Office of the Mayor
(574) 235-5853