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Man, 10 puppies escape west side house fire

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Authorities responded to a house fire Sunday morning on the city’s west side.

The fire occurred just before 8:00 a.m. Sunday in the 8500 block of Westridge Drive.

The fire seemed to be contained in the attic area.

The fire was under control in 25 minutes.

A male occupant was inside the home, but managed to escape.

10 puppies also escaped the fire, but were later located.

The home suffered about $180,000 in damages.

There are not yet details on how the fire was started.