Indianapolis firefighters were called to the southeast side around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday night on a reported house fire.
When firefighters arrived in the 6000 block of East Hanna Avenue they found heavy smoke coming from a home.
IFD spokesperson Rita Burris says the homeowner left candles burning in his bedroom while working in the yard.
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The homeowner's son noticed smoke coming from the home and found the bedroom on fire.
Indianapolis fire officials estimate the damage around $60,000. The home is a total loss.
