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House damaged in Friday evening fire

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A house on the city’s northeast side sustained damage in a Friday evening fire.

The residence fire occurred in the 5000 block of Ashurst Street just after 10 p.m. Friday evening.

According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, the first crews arrived on scene minutes after receiving the first call.

The owner of the residence was not at home at time of the fire

Crews were able to get the fire under control just before 11 p.m.

IFD said damage has been estimated at $170,000.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.