79th Ave Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
04 Jul 2019
Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Fireworks
16 Mar 2019
Grass fire
Property Use —
Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Arcing
10 Jul 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
02 Oct 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Department or discount store
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Organic materials, other
79th Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
27 Mar 2015
Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
14 Dec 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Mental retardation/development disability facility
16 Sep 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
22 Aug 2011
Light ballast breakdown
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Properties Nearby
| Street Address | Residens/Landlords | |
|---|---|---|
730 79 Ave, Gary, IN 46410-5419 Single-Family Home
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Loving Homecare LLC, Frankie Cotton | |
810 79 Ave, Gary, IN 46410-5463 Lot/Land
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845 79 Ave, Gary, IN 46410-5462 Single Family
|
Austin J Burke, Barbara E Burke | |
895 79 Ave, Gary, IN 46410-5462 Single Family
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Custom Cuts Contractors, Tammi M Lemon |
Schools near property
| Name | Type | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary school | |||
| Homer Iddings Elementary School 7249 Van Buren Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 219-650-5302 | Public | K-4 | 2.34 |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School 3001 West 77Th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 219-650-5304 | Public | K-4 | 2.34 |
| Middle school | |||
| Pierce Middle School 199 East 70Th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 219-650-5308 | Public | 5-8 | 2.75 |
| Lake Ridge Middle School 3601 West 41St Avenue, Gary, IN 46408 219-980-0730 | Public | 6-8 | 4.71 |
| High school | |||
| Merrillville High School 276 East 68Th Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 219-650-5307 | Public | 9-12 | 3.05 |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter School 3201 Pierce Street, Gary, IN 46408 219-880-1762 | Charter | K-12 | 4.84 |
| Other | |||
| Gary Career Center 1800 East 35Th Avenue, Gary, IN 46409 219-962-7571 | Public | - | 6.56 |
| Lincoln Achievement Center 1988 Polk Street, Gary, IN 46407 219-886-6572 | Public | - | 7.67 |