MIDDLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A pet died due to smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at an eight-unit condo in southern Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon.
According to the Middleton Fire District, crews were called to a fire in the 3400 block of Webber Road in Middleton around 4:35 p.m. on March 15.
When crews arrived, heavy fire was seen coming from the exterior of a two story multi-family dwelling. Crews say the fire was being fueled by 25 mph winds.
Fire crews were able to get inside for search & rescue operations and confirmed that all residents were able to safely evacuate. The fire was brought under control with no reported injuries to residents or firefighters. However, one animal was unfortunately found dead due to smoke inhalation.
Heavy fire damage was caused to the outside, initial condo unit, and the attic space of the structure. Authorities say an estimated $250,000 of property damage was caused to the eight unit condo.
Middleton Fire District
Middleton Fire District
All tenants of the structure were displaced and are currently being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire was deemed to be ‘accidental in nature’ and discarded smoking materials and heavy wind conditions were factors.
Responding agencies included the following:
- American Red Cross
- Black Earth Fire Department
- Cross Plains Fire Department
- Dane Fire Department
- Maple Bluff Fire Department
- Middleton EMS
- Middleton Police Department
- Mount Horeb Fire Department
- Verona Fire Department
- Waunakee Fire Department
No additional information was provided.
