WESTFIELD, IN — Firefighters from the Fishers Fire Department responded late Thursday night to a high-life-hazard false alarm at the Copper Creek Senior Living facility in Westfield, Hamilton County. First responders were dispatched to the 1250 block of West 146th Street starting at 10:43 PM ET on Thursday, July 16, 2026, after automatic alarms were triggered inside the building.
The incident was initially categorized as an outside assistance call and a high-life-hazard fire alarm, drawing a large response of emergency units and police. Upon arrival, crews traced the source of the alarm to a microwave in room 518. Firefighters confirmed there was no active structure fire, finding that the building's smoke alarms had been set off by burnt popcorn. Crews utilized ventilation fans to clear lingering smoke from the room and the adjacent hallway before clearing the scene. The incident concluded and all units cleared by 11:14 PM ET.
What We Know
- Incident Type: False Alarm - Burnt Popcorn (initially dispatched as Outside Assistance / Fire Alarm High Life Hazard)
- Location: Copper Creek Senior Living, 1250 W 146th St, Westfield, IN
- Dispatch Time: 10:43 PM ET on Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Responding Agency: Fishers Fire Department and local police dispatch
- Units Dispatched: Battalion 308, Engine 381, Engine 382, Ladder 381, Safety 308, Battalion 304, Engine 346, Engine 384, and Ladder 384
- Current Status: Cleared. The incident has concluded, and all emergency units have left the scene as of 11:14 PM ET.
Area Impact
- Traffic Flow: Live traffic data shows that traffic on West 146th Street is moving normally at or near posted speeds.
- Responders Cleared: Emergency vehicles have cleared the entrance to the facility, and normal activities have resumed.