APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – On Monday, January 11, 2021, around 3:00 am, Appleton Fire Department was dispatched to a residential house fire in the 1400 block of W. Summer in Appleton.
The initial call indicated that the house was on fire with smoke and flames visible. While enroute, information from dispatch indicated the eight occupants were out of the house (two adults and six children).
Upon arrival, the first fire crew encountered heavy fire coming from the rear of the house. Crews brought the fire under control within 30 minutes.
The fire is currently under investigation and a cause has not been determined at the time of this release. Damage to the building and contents was extensive and considered a total loss.
The Appleton Fire Department was assisted by the Appleton Police Department, Gold Cross Ambulance, Outagamie County CERT, and the American Red Cross on scene. The Appleton Fire Department would like to remind residents to know two ways out of every room. It is important to know two ways out in case one is blocked or dangerous.
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