BEAVER DAM (WTAQ-WLUK) – Several people were hurt after an overnight fire in Beaver Dam.
The fire broke out shortly after midnight at an apartment complex on Lakecrest Drive.
The Beaver Dam Fire Department says they found people trapped and hanging out of windows from the second floor when they got there.
Crews rescued those people.
Once firefighters knew everyone was ok, they started putting out the flames.
Officials say 15 people were treated at the scene. Seven of them were taken to a hospital. The injuries are non-life threatening.
One firefighter was hurt after he was bitten by a dog he was trying to rescue.
Beaver Dam Fire Chief Alan Mannel says it “barely broke the skin but was through the protective clothing. He took a pretty good bite.”
Several area fire departments helped put out the the flames.
The cause of the fire isn’t known and there isn’t a damage estimate yet.
While the fire was contained to one apartment, there is heavy smoke damage throughout the building.
While structural repairs and cosmetic cleanup are needed, Mannel says the building is not a total loss.
A total of 24 families were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
