Firefighters Battle Blaze on Roof of Valparaiso Commercial Strip Mall

March 13, 2026 | Valparaiso, IN

Firefighters are working to contain a fire that broke out on the roof of a two-story commercial strip mall in Valparaiso late Friday evening. The blaze was reported at 11:18 p.m. on March 13, prompting a swift response from Engine 1 units. Crews arrived outside the structure and focused their efforts on preventing the flames from spreading to nearby areas.

E1 On Scene of a large 2 Story commercial strip Building with fire on the roof

No injuries have been reported, and investigators are still determining the cause of the fire. The building houses several commercial tenants, though specific details about the businesses were not immediately available.

Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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