Jake Merkel
Executive Producer at WFFT-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)
BSU alum, Producer: Queen City News
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Dec 10, 2024 |
wfft.com | La'Quan Richardson |Jake Merkel
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- A fire that displaced dozens of people in Fort Wayne on Friday, has been ruled an accident. The Fort Wayne Fire Department tells FOX 55 that a faulty heating and air conditioning unit caused the fire. The blaze happened overnight Friday at the Baldwin Creek Apartments. 67 people throughout the 24-unit complex were misplaced by the blaze. Have a story you want FOX 55 to cover or a news tip? Send an email to [email protected].
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Dec 5, 2024 |
wfft.com | Jake Merkel
YODER, Ind. (WFFT)- Southwest Allen County firefighters say they arrived to find a two-story farmhouse with heavy fire and smoke at 16835 Indianapolis Road in Yoder just after 6:00 p.m. Thursday. Southwest Allen County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Don Patnoude said heavy fire was coming from the attic when crews arrived. One person who was inside the basement of the house when the fire started was able to escape to a neighbor's house. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
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Dec 5, 2024 |
wfft.com | Jake Merkel
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) Fort Wayne police are investigating a reported shooting on the city's Southeast side. Dispatch tells FOX 55 it happened at approximately 6:48 this evening at the 7500 block of Decatur Road. FOX 55 has a crew on the way to the scene but there's no word on any victims as of now. We'll continue bringing you updates as we receive them. Have a story you want FOX 55 to cover or a news tip? Send an email to [email protected].
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Dec 5, 2024 |
wfft.com | Jake Merkel
By By: Jake Merkel YODER, Ind. (WFFT) Fort Wayne fire crews are on the scene of a house fire in the 16000 block of Indianapolis Road in Yoder. FOX 55 has a crew on the way to the scene and will bring you updates as we receive them. Have a story you want FOX 55 to cover or a news tip? Send an email to [email protected].
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Dec 3, 2024 |
wfft.com | Jake Merkel
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. (WFFT) - Indiana State Police says Manchester University has been placed on lockdown "out of an abundance of caution"This as officials deal with a barricaded subject in North Manchester. ISP Peru says State Road 13 is closed from Market Street to East Street. Drivers are asked to avoid the area in the meantime. This is a developing story and FOX 55 will continue to provide updates as we receive them. Have a story you want FOX 55 to cover or a news tip?
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