IFD investigates two fires on Keystone

INDIANAPOLIS, IN.(WISH0 - Crews from the Indianapolis Fire Department are continuing their investigation into two fires that broke out within minutes of each other on North Keystone Avenue Saturday night.

The first fire broke out at 3628 North Keystone just after 11pm.

Firefighters saw flames as they arrived on the scene.

It took crews about 20 minutes to get the fire under control.

Then about 8 minutes later, another fire broke out at 3604 North Keystone.

Additional crews were dispatched to that location.

As they arrived they could see black smoke pouring from the back of the house.

They were able to get that fire under control in about 10 minutes.

Damage to the 3628 North Keystone house has been estimated at 30-thousand dollars.

The fire at 3604 North Keystone did an estimated 15-thousand dollars damage to that home.

Authorities say both homes were vacant.

Neighbors told authorities that  the homeless are often seen in both homes.

Both fires are still under investigation.