APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Four pets were rescued from a fire on Appleton’s north side Friday morning.
The Appleton Fire Department says it was called to the 3500 block of N. Juanita Lane around 5:30 a.m. When crews arrived, they found flames coming from the garage of a duplex. Firefighters first knocked down the fire from the exterior before going inside to conduct a search. The fire was under control within half an hour.
Both homes were evacuated. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation. A dog was rescued and given oxygen on the scene. Two birds and a lizard were also rescued.
The fire department estimates the cost of the damage at $250,000. Properly working smoke detectors were not sounding when crews arrived, they say.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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