GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Officials say an apartment fire in Green Bay Wednesday morning that caused an estimated $60,000 in damage was sparked by “unattended candles/incense.”
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to a 16-unit apartment building at 2430 Sycamore Drive at approximately 7:35 a.m. after receiving reports of fire alarms activating and the smell of smoke.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from the rear roof area of the building.
An “aggressive interior attack and search of the involved area” was conducted after firefighters received information of possible entrapped residents. However, all occupants were able to self evacuate.
The fire was deemed under control in about 20 minutes.
An investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of the fire to be unattended candles/incense, resulting in an estimated $60,000 loss.
One person was displaced due to the fire. No injuries were reported to firefighters or apartment occupants.
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