TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ) – Cigarette butts inside a coffee can outside an apartment building started a fire last night in Two Rivers.
Crews were called to 1814 19th Street just before 5:00 p.m. for a fire on the outside of the building.
Both occupants were not home at the time of the fire but crews were able to rescue their four cats, bird and guinea pig.
The fire was quickly put out.
Officials say the fire damaged the exterior siding and burned through the floor in the basement.
The fire cost an estimated $15,000 in damage.
The Red Cross is assisting the displaced occupants.
All other residents of the building were able to remain in their apartments.
