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Indy teenager escapes east side house fire caused by fireworks

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INDIANAPOLIS — A teenager managed to escape a house fire caused by fireworks on Indy's east side on Friday.

According to Indianapolis Fire Department, firefighters responded to the home at 409 N. Grant Ave. around 7:30 p.m. after a fire broke out on the porch.

IFD says the fire quickly traveled to the interior of the home and cause significant damage.

A 17-year-old girl was forced to evacuate but made it out the burning home safely. One cat died in the fire, and two other cats are still missing.

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Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control in about 15 minutes but due to the damage, a family of three have been displaced.

IFD said the fire may have been caused by an errant firework, however this is still under investigation.

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