Numerous crews dispatched to clear fully engulfed Wisconsin house fire, cause under investigaton
UNION GROVE, Wis. (WFRV) – Numerous agencies were deployed to the scene of a house fire that fully engulfed a home in Wisconsin on Thursday night.
Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department and Raymond Fire and Rescue Department Crews were dispatched together as auto-aid for Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday for a reported fire on 11th Avenue in Union Grove.
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Multiple Kansasville Units responded to assist Raymond and Union Grove-Yorkville crews in suppressing the fire that fully engulfed the home. Additional resources had to be requested through the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System.
The following crews joined to support:
South Shore Fire Department
Somers Fire and Rescue Department
Burlington Fire Department
In addition to the fire suppression efforts, the Racine Fire Belles joined to provide rehab for responders and WE Energies crews arrived to address electrical power and natural gas services in the area.
Union Grove's Department of Public Works helped spread salt due to the ice conditions. The Burlington Fire Department and Paris Fire Rescue Department provided a change of quarters coverage as well.
Racine County Sheriff's Office officials helped maintain safety on the scene while controlling who could access the area for the fire suppression efforts.
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The fire crews cleared the scene around 10:30 p.m., however, the area is still closed as Racine County Fire Investigation Taskforce officials and County Sheriff's investigators look into the situation.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire has not yet been established. No additional details are available at this time.
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