06/11/2009

Abandoned garage burns to ground

Churubusco and Huntertown fire units were dispatched to a possible garage fire at Miller and Wesley Chapel Road Wednesday afternoon.

05/21/2009

Barn Fire On Goshen Rd

Churubusco and Arcola units were called to the 6600 block of Goshen Rd (U.S. 33) Thursday afternoon for a barn fire.

05/20/2009

Assist On Vacant House Fire

In less than two weeks, Churubusco units were called to assist Huntertown on a structure fire.

05/15/2009

Assist on house fire

Churubusco units were called to assist Noble Township fire department on a house fire in the early morning hours Friday night. The home was vacant and entirely destroyed by the time units arrived.

05/11/2009

Assist On Barn Fire

Churubusco units assisted Huntertown, LaOtto and Washington Twp. units on a barn fire Monday evening.

04/13/2009

Assist On House Fire

Churubusco units were called to assist Noble Twp. fire reference a house fire on 400 S. near S.R. 9 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday evening.

04/08/2009

Accident Results In Minor Injuries

A two vehicle MVA at 750 E and U.S. 33 sent at least one female to the hospital Wednesday evening.

A vehicle pulled off of 750 E into the path of a northbound vehicle at approximately 7:00 p.m. One elderly femaie was transported complaining of chest pains and trouble breathing.

04/02/2009

Grass fire season was busiest in recent memory

The warm and sunny weather was a welcome change for northern Indiana residents. But with that came a rash of grass fires the Churubusco / Smith Twp. Fire Department hasn't experienced in years.

03/11/2009

High water creates problem around area

Torrential downpours, an already saturated ground and low lying areas all combined to create serious problems for motorists and even the Smith-Green schools Wednesday morning.

03/04/2009

Focus On Safety - Open Burning This Spring

Each year thousands of acres of American forests are damaged or destroyed by uncontrollable wildfires.

Already this week the Churubusco fire department has responded on three field fires in two days. They would like to remind people of a few safety tips during this spring season.

01/02/2009

House Fire Assist With Thorncreek

Units were called to assist with water and manpower to a home on East State Camp Rd. at approximately 9:00 a.m. Friday morning.

12/30/2008

Female Injured in one-vehicle accident

The female driver of this vehicle escaped serious injury Monday night after striking a power pole on the drivers side.

Cidermill car accident

12/29/2008

House Fire Assist With LaOtto

Churubusco units were called to assist LaOtto and Avilla fire departments on a house fire at approximately 9:00 p.m. Monday night. More...

12/26/2008

Ice Creates Havoc

A lengthy ice storm created some serious problems for not only motorists, but emergency personnel Friday morning. More...

12/08/2008

Firefighter of the year

Several members of the department were given awards for their life saving skills and being an integral part in the department. More...

Joe Small - Firefighter of the year 2008

 

 

 

 

 

12/06/2008

Slick roads send four to area hospitals

A cold, icy, blowing snow caused some serious problems for travelers Saturday afternoon, one just south of town that sent four people to area hospitals. More...

11/15/2008

One Life Lost In Multiple Accidents

At approximately 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning Churubusco fire, police and EMS were sent to U.S. 33 just south of the Allen/Whitley county line with a "personal injury accident" and a "vehicle rollover". More...

11/13/2008

House Fire Assist

Numerous departments were called in to assist Noble Twp. and Thorncreek fire departments Thursday afternoon. Churubusco responded a pump and manpower to assist on the single story structure. More...

11/05/2008

Numerous Incidents Keep Department Busy

The department responded on several incidents Wednesday afternoon and evening ranging from the "typical" medical runs, personal injury accidents and fully engulfed house fires. More...

10/27/2008

U.S. 33 Littered With Wrecks

Emergency crews stayed busy in the afternoon hours Monday in the first inclement weather of the season. The first accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on 33 north of Churubusco. More...

10/15/2008

Large Barn Fire

Churubusco fire units were requested at a large barn fire in Allen County Wednesday evening, along with numerous other departments from both Allen & Whitley County. More...

10/14/2008

Minor House Fire

Churubusco and Huntertown units responded to a reported house fire on Carroll Road at approximately 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. First arriving units found light smoke pushing out the front door. More...

 

 

 

Fatal Tractor Accident

On Friday, September 26th, at 1:19 PM, the Smith Township Fire Department responded to the report of a farm tractor accident in the 1300 block of North Johnson Road, 4.5 miles southwest of Churubusco. More...

Mobile Home Catches Fire

Churubusco/Smith Twp. fire units were called to the 5900 block of Timber Lane north of town at approximately 5:00 p.m. Monday evening for a mobile home fire. More...

Minor Garage Fire

Churubusco / Smith Twp. fire units were called to the 600 block of North Main Street Saturday at approximately 11:30 p.m. for a report of a garage fire. More...

Head-On Collision

At 1:35 AM, the Smith Township Fire Department responded to the report of a two vehicle head-on crash north of the intersection of US 33 and 550 North, 1/2 mile north of Churubusco. More...

Motor Vehicle Accident

At 7:23 AM, the Smith Township Fire Department responded to the report of a two vehicle crash at the intersection of State Road 205 and Madden Road, 2 miles east of Churubusco More...

 

Field Fire - Civilian Injured

At 2:13 PM, the Smith Township Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a field fire with a person burned at 17409 McDufee Road, 1 mile east of Churubusco. On arrival of Chief Bennett he found approximately ½ acre of grass burning in a wooded area and next to a single story house and small barn. More...