Firefighters responded to a downtown building fire earlier tonight

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - City firefighters responded to a building fire downtown on the 600 Block of Growth Avenue earlier this evening.

Firefighters say they arrived at the scene around 8 p.m. today and found a gas-fed fire in the ceiling over one of the building’s furnaces. Firefighters say the fire was put out using fire extinguishers and extinguished within an hour.

Firefighters say there were no injuries during the incident. Fire, water, and smoke damage were reported to be minor.

Firefighters say they will remain at the scene to ensure that the fire is completely extinguished and that no further issues remain.