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Franklin house fire; malfunctioning kerosene heater likely cause

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Published  February 10, 2026 4:17pm CST
Franklin
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The Brief

    • Firefighters responded to a heavy fire on the second floor of an unoccupied home under renovation on W. Church Street on Tuesday morning.
    • Due to the nearest hydrant being 1,000 feet away, crews had to lay a long stretch of hose to secure water.
    • A malfunctioning kerosene heater used for renovation work is the suspected cause.

FRANKLIN, Wis. - Franklin firefighters battled a house fire on W. Church Street just east of St. Martin's Road on Tuesday, Feb. 10. 

Franklin house fire

What we know:

Officials say firefighters were dispatched to the home just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. 

The first arriving fire companies found heavy fire showing from the second floor of the home, which was unoccupied and undergoing renovation. 

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The closest municipal fire hydrant was approximately 1,000 feet from the residence and required a long layout of fire hose by two engine companies to secure a positive water supply. An aggressive fire attack, search and coordinated ventilation by the first arriving companies brought the fire under control within 15 minutes.

Fire investigation

Dig deeper:

While an ongoing cause and origin investigation is continuing, a malfunctioning kerosene heater being used during the renovation work at the residence appears to have caused the fire.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated and released from a hospital.

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The Franklin Fire Department was assisted by Shared Services companies from the Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners and Milwaukee Fire Departments, as well as the Franklin Police Department.

The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Franklin Fire Department.

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