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Burlington historic mansion fire, owner arrested: police

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  November 22, 2024 6:11am CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Historic mansion fire, owner arrested: police

Burlington police arrested a man after a five-alarm fire at the historic Meinhardt Mansion early Friday morning, Nov. 22. The owner was later arrested.

The Brief

    • A fire-alarm fire damaged the historic Meinhardt Mansion on Friday morning.
    • It happened in Burlington near Kane Street and Chandler Boulevard.
    • Police later took the homeowner into custody.

BURLINGTON, Wis. - Burlington police arrested a man after a five-alarm fire at the historic Meinhardt Mansion early Friday morning, Nov. 22.

It happened near Kane and Chandler around 3:25 a.m. Officials said initial fire engine crews started a defensive attack on the three-story home, and additional crews assisted in a defensive attack until the fire was extinguished.

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While the origin and cause of the fire have not yet been released, the Burlington Police Department said the homeowner – identified as Robert Stanton – was taken into custody on recommended charges that included "negligent handling of burning materials" and "unsafe burning of own building."

In all, more than a dozen agencies responded to assist in the fire fight and investigation.

The Source

  • Information in this report is from the Burlington Police Department.