October Fire Archives

October 29, 2024

HVAF’s Updates on October 26 Fire

Update January 17, 2025 On October 26, at around 9:30 P.M., a catastrophic fire occurred at HVAF of Indiana’s Manchester Apartments, located at 960 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis. This facility served as a transitional housing property for 48 homeless veterans. An investigation led […]

November 19, 2024

Message from the CEO: The Fire at Manchester Apartments

On Saturday night, October 26 I received a text from a good friend of mine stating that HVAF was on fire. I immediately jumped out of bed, got dressed, and headed to the office. I don’t live far from work, so within minutes of driving […]

November 20, 2024

When the Flames Rise, Heroes Shine

In the Manchester Apartments community, life changed in an instant on the night of Oct. 26. A devastating fire swept through the building, leaving 48 veteran residents to grapple with the aftermath. Among them was Crystal, a Navy veteran whose resilience and bravery have inspired […]

November 22, 2024

Roger That Podcast Ep 27: The Fire at Manchester Apartments

On October 26, at around 9:30 P.M., a catastrophic fire occurred at HVAF of Indiana’s Manchester Apartments, located at 960 N. Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indianapolis. This facility served as a transitional housing property for 48 homeless veterans. An investigation led by The Bureau of […]