I gained even more respect for those who willingly enter a fire. There was a MAYDAY situation, which is any situation where a firefighter is unable to safely exit the hazard zone.
Here are some of the photos I took that day.
Marion Street Fire
On July 6, 2023, I received a text from a contact at the Wells County Courthouse. The text asked if I knew that there was an active fire happening in downtown Bluffton. I quickly got in my car and parked down the street. There was already another reporter and a host of various crews. Over the next few hours, I walked over a mile to document the downfall of this historic Wells County landmark.