Oconomowoc hotel fire; caused by extension cord powering heating unit

A hotel in Oconomowoc was damaged by a fire early Tuesday morning, Jan. 27. 

What we know:

The Western Lakes Fire District was called out to TownePlace Suites in the City of Oconomowoc for a commercial fire alarm. 

When crews arrived at the scene, a partial evacuation had occurred. 

Upon entering the fourth floor of the hotel, visible smoke prompted an upgrade to a structure fire response. An attic fire was discovered upon breaching the ceiling.

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The fire's cause was determined to be an extension cord powering a heating unit near sprinkler pipes. 

No injuries were reported.

The Source: The information in this post was provided by The Western Lakes Fire District. 

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