GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ)- Green Bay Metro Fire Department was called out to a fire at an apartment on University Avenue.
Upon arrival, firefighters located an extinguished fire inside a closet. The sprinkler was activated and extinguished the fire.
Crews shut down the sprinkler system and silenced the alarm.
The fire displaced one person and two cats, who who were all able to stay across the hall with friends.
The estimated cost of damage is about $20,000.
It was determined that the cause of fire was careless disposal of smoking materials.
Green Bay Metro Fire Officials say it is important to dispose of smoking materials with care, and in an approved container.
