APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – An Appleton apartment is damaged by fire on Saturday.
Fire crews were called to the 500 block of E. Winnebago Street around 6 a.m.
A caller reported smoke and flames near the first floor entryway of the apartment complex.
When fire crews arrived, they were met by a neighbor who had begun putting out the fire using an extinguisher.
Appleton fire crews then completely extinguished the fire.
The Appleton Fire Department says the fire was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
No one was hurt or displaced by the fire which caused about $9,000 in damage.
