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Firefighter slightly hurt in west side fire

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Firefighters were called to the city’s west side late Monday morning to battle a building fire.

It happened in the 3600 block of Farnsworth Street, which is near West Troy and Kentucky avenues.

The Wayne Township Fire Department said the fire was at a commercial structure and that there was heavy fire when they arrived.

24-Hour News 8’s tower camera captured smoke pouring over the area.

Fire officials said extra companies were called to the scene to help. The Indianapolis Fire Department and Decatur Township Fire Department also responded.

Officials said one firefighter was slightly hurt.