KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – Firefighters rescued a cat from a smoke-filled home after a basement fire in Kaukauna on Wednesday afternoon.
The Kaukauna Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Diedrich St. shortly after 1 p.m. after receiving a report of black smoke inside a home. Upon arrival, all occupants had safely evacuated, but smoke was seen coming from the open front door.
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Firefighters entered the home and found a clothes dryer on fire in the basement. Crews quickly extinguished the flames and contained the fire to the dryer and surrounding area. However, extensive smoke damage spread throughout the home.
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The family told authorities they returned home to find the house filled with black smoke but could not determine the source. Their cat was still inside when firefighters arrived, but crews safely rescued the pet.
A preliminary damage estimate puts losses at around $15,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
