Wauwatosa house fire: 1 person taken to hospital, pet found dead
House fire near 96th and Hope (Courtesy: WFD)
WAUWATOSA, Wis. - One person was hospitalized, and a pet was found dead, after a Wauwatosa house fire on Thursday morning, Jan. 8.
What we know:
The Wauwatosa Fire Department said it was called to the home just before 9 a.m. When firefighters got to the scene near 96th and Hope, just north of Capitol Drive, they found flames and heavy smoke.
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Firefighters from Wauwatosa, Milwaukee and West Allis got the fire extinguished and under control in just over 20 minutes.
One resident was taken to a hospital with minor burns and slight smoke inhalation, the fire department said. No other injuries were reported, but one pet was found dead inside the home.
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The fire department said the home sustained "significant damage," particularly to the roof. Many of the homeowners' belongings were destroyed.
What we don't know:
The origin and cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The Wauwatosa Fire Marshal is investigating.
The Source: The Wauwatosa Fire Department released information about the fire.