BURLINGTON, Wis (WFRV) – Early Friday morning a fire devastated a three-story home on South Kane Street in Burlington.
According to a press release from the City of Burlington Wisconsin, the City of Burlington Fire Department arrived at the scene at 3:25 AM, just three minutes after being called to the historic Meinhardt mansion.
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When firefighters arrived, the historic Meinhardt mansion was already engulfed in flames. At 3:33 AM, more help was requested through the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) at the 5th level.
Fire crews worked together with additional teams joining in until the flames were put out. The City of Burlington Fire Department thanked the Town of Burlington, Rochester, Wheatland, Lyons, Elkhorn, Raymond, South Shore, Salem Lakes, Lake Geneva, Bristol, Paris, the Racine County Fire Investigation Task Force, the Burlington Police Department, and the Racine Fire Bells for their assistance.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and no other details are available at this time.
Firefighters praised the teamwork and quick action that stopped the fire from spreading further.
More updates will be shared as they become available.
