HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Fire caused extensive damage to a home in Howard Monday evening.
Firefighters say they were called to the 2500 block of Shawano Avenue around 6:30 p.m. The homeowner had called 911 and said the garage was engulfed in flames. Everyone inside the house, including pets, got out safely.
When crews arrived, they found the attached garage’s roof had collapsed and fire was burning across the roof of the house. It took firefighters about two hours to put out the fire.
Firefighters were able to limit the damage inside the home and save most of the occupants’ personal belongings. The home was heavily damaged by fire, water and smoke. The fire department estimated the damage to the house and belongings at $240,000; the house itself is valued at $181,000.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters continue to investigate the fire; however, they say it is not suspicious.
