Dog rescued after Sheboygan house fire, residents displaced
Fire near 11th and Pershing (Courtesy: Sheboygan Fire Department)
MILWAUKEE - Sheboygan firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Thursday morning, Oct. 30.
What we know:
It happened just before 11:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived at the scene near 11th and Pershing, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story home.
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The fire department said crews knocked down the flames outside before heading in to extinguish the rest, bringing the blaze under control in under five minutes. They remained at the scene for more than an hour to check for hot spots.
The fire department estimated damage at $50,000.
During a search, they found and rescued a dog that was still inside. The American Red Cross was called to help five residents displaced due to the fire.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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The Source: The Sheboygan Fire Department released information about the fire.