04/21/2026
🚨🔥 Update on Structure Fire in Winfield Township 🔥🚨
This morning I had the opportunity to visit the scene of the structure fire that occurred yesterday afternoon in unincorporated Winfield Township within Lakes of the Four Seasons. The fire consumed an entire condominium building and has displaced six local families. As I toured the fire scene, I was struck by the utter loss and devastation they now face. This is a recovery that will be measured, not in days and weeks, but in months and years.
Following the site visit, my team and I spent the rest of the day working to make contact with each of the impacted families. To date, we have been able to reach and begin assisting three of the six families. It is our understanding that the three other families are not currently in the local area. We will continue to make every effort to reach them as well.
Your Township stands ready to assist our affected residents with immediate concerns like food assistance, hygiene products, and clothing needs. As we continue to work with these folks, additional supports, such as shelter and utility assistance, may also become available.
Since the fire, my office has been inundated with requests about what items are needed to help the families and where they can be donated. While we sincerely appreciate the outpouring of support from our community, we are currently asking everyone to wait on donating clothing and other items until the actual needs become clearer. Our office has limited storage space available and we also do not want to take items that may be of use elsewhere. My office will continue to work with the affected residents and we will communicate their needs as we receive them.
Finally, I would like to express my admiration and thanks to our the brave men and women at the Lakes of the Four Seasons Volunteer Fire Force and all of the mutual aid responders. Each of them is an every-day-hero whose actual business is the business of saving lives, live-hoods, and property. As your Trustee, I have made it my priority to support our firefighting and EMS professionals to ensure, to the extent possible, the highest standards of public safety. During my tenure, I am proud to say we have increased funding for the LOFS Fire Force by more than 100%. But, there is obviously much more work to do.
My heart hurts for our families and I truthfully have a lot to say on the matter. But, in order to avoid politicizing a tragedy, I will hold my tongue for now. The needs of our residents comes first and that remains my focus. Just know, once the ash settles and our friends and neighbors are safe and cared for, you’ll be hearing more from me on this. That I can promise.
If you, or someone you know, has been impacted by this fire, please have them reach out to the Winfield Township Trustee’s Office via the contact information below. We stand ready and willing to assist however we may be able.
Winfield Township Trustee Office:
☎️ (219) 663-7027
📧 [email protected]
🏢 10645 Randolph Street, Winfield, IN
