FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a crash Friday afternoon that left a female dead east of downtown. The crash happened shortly after a fire broke out south of downtown. A battalion chief responding to that fire in an FWFD vehicle was involved in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Anthony Boulevard and Maumee Avenue at about 4 p.m., according to Fort Wayne Police. Initial reports indicated someone involved in the crash was in life-threatening condition. Police later confirmed a female - whose age was not given - died in the crash. It's not clear how many other people were involved or how many others were injured. FWPD sent out a public safety alert shortly before 5 p.m. warning drivers to avoid the area. Public safety alert warns residents to avoid the area of South Anthony Boulevard and Maumee Avenue. This story will be updated with any more information we receive from authorities.