Family Dollar store on northeast side set on fire

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Investigators say that a Family Dollar was set on fire intentionally Thursday night.

The Family Dollar in the 4500 block of Shadeland Ave. went up in flames, causing multiple fire units to respond.

According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, after the store was set on fire, two employees and four customers had to be evacuated. One of the employees tried to put out the fire with two fire extinguishers but it soon got out of control.

The damage is estimated at $500,000.

Investigators are looking at security footage from the store. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.