
A lightning strike sparked a fire at a Fifth Third Bank, 11662 Commercial Drive, in Fishers during Friday evening’s commute, prompting a multiagency emergency response.
The Fishers Fire Department said all bank employees evacuated safely before firefighters arrived. Crews contained the fire and prevented it from spreading farther through the building. No injuries were reported.
The response may have caught the attention of drivers traveling through the area Friday evening. Fishers police assisted with traffic control and used a drone to support the operation, while the Indianapolis Fire Department provided additional assistance. Fishers Fire Corps supplied rehabilitation services—including rest and hydration—for crews at the scene.
Officials did not release details about the extent of the damage, the exact time of the fire or whether the building would remain closed. No additional cause beyond the reported lightning strike was announced.