Colfax St Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
09 Nov 2019
Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
17 Sep 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
26 Mar 2019
Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 Sep 2015
Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
Colfax St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
16 Dec 2015
Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Residential, other
11 Apr 2015
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
10 Jan 2015
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Street, other
03 May 2014
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Residential, other
Properties Nearby
| Street Address | Residens/Landlords | |
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215 Colfax St, Gary, IN Single Family
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221 Colfax St, Gary, IN Single Family
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Schools near property
| Name | Type | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary school | |||
| Longfellow Elementary School W 45Th Ave, Gary, IN 46408 219-923-7004 | Public | K-5 | 0.56 |
| Edgar L Miller Elementary School 5901 Waite Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 219-650-5303 | Public | K-4 | 2.29 |
| Middle school | |||
| Lake Ridge Middle School 3601 West 41St Avenue, Gary, IN 46408 219-980-0730 | Public | 6-8 | 1.93 |
| High school | |||
| Calumet High School 3900 Calhoun Street, Gary, IN 46408 219-838-6990 | Public | 9-12 | 1.33 |