PITTSFIELD, WI (WTAQ) – “There wasn’t anything that came up that would lead us to believe at this point that there was anything suspicious that would require us to take a different direction in the investigation.”
Brown County’s Chief Deputy Sheriff Todd Delain says the initial investigation into the fire that claimed two lives and destroyed a Town of Pittsfield home last Friday has been completed.
With that, Delain says officials were able to turn the property over to the victims’ family.
Upon completion of the initial investigation, Delain says the Brown County Fire Investigation Task Force’s role in the matter wrapped up. He notes they will continue to aid the State Fire Marshal’s Office, if needed, to determine the fire’s cause and origin.
Last Friday, a neighbor noticed the blaze at the 3902 Tamarack Drive house around 1 am and called 911.
When crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames and was deemed a complete loss.
Later that day, the structure’s remains were torn down. That’s when they were able to determine that two people lost their lives: 49-year-old Allen Reiner and 41-year-old Molly Brochman.
