Tuesday, January 27, 2015

FIRE EXTENSIVELY DAMAGES EAU CLAIRE HOME IN WISCONSIN. THE CAUSE & ORIGIN INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING



FIRE EXTENSIVELY DAMAGES EAU CLAIRE HOME IN WISCONSIN.  THE CAUSE & ORIGIN INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING



January 27, 2015

EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN:
 
An early morning fire caused extensive damage to an Eau Claire house, but the owners and their dog were able to escape unharmed.

The fire at 3014 Sixth St., was reported a 2:48 a.m. When firefighters arrived they found smoke and flames shooting from the one-story home.

Owners William and Suzanna Whiteside were alerted to the fire by smoke detectors and were able to evacuate with their dog before firefighters arrived.

A total of 18 firefighters responded to the fire, which took about two hours to bring under control.

Damage estimate is $150,000. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation.