Overview
- Jeffersonville firefighters received a call shortly before 1:30 a.m. that was initially reported as a trash fire and upgraded to a structure fire on arrival.
- Heavy flames and wind complicated efforts, and the building on W. Riverside Drive ultimately collapsed as crews worked to contain the blaze.
- Officials reported no injuries and said surrounding buildings were not affected.
- The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation by the Jeffersonville Fire Department.
- Local employers, including Upland Brewing and Mustang’s Sports Pub, are inviting displaced staff to apply for jobs, while others are raising money to help workers.