GRAND CHUTE, WI (WTAQ) – No one was hurt after a trash can fire damages a Grand Chute duplex Friday.
Fire crews were called for a garage and vehicle fire in the 2700 block of W. Glenwood Drive just before 11 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters noticed a well-involved fire in the driveway of the duplex. Flames were directly hitting the front of the duplex. Crews quickly doused the flames, confining it to the exterior of the building.
Both units of the duplex were unoccupied at the time. The duplex sustained smoke and heat damage, while the vehicle is considered a total loss.
An investigation found that the fire started in a trash can, and spread to the vehicle and building. The cause has been ruled accidental. No word yet on a damage estimate.
