Introduction
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Fox Lake firefighters arrived to find a home completely engulfed in flames that had spread to neighboring homes.
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The second alert brought mutual aid to Fox Lake, where crews used an elevated main stream to stop the spread of the virus.
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Three homes in Fox Lake were declared a total loss, and a firefighter and resident were treated and released.
fox lake wisconsin – Firefighters faced a dire situation early Sunday, February 8, when flames tore through multiple structures in the Town of Fox Lake, destroying three homes and sending two people to the hospital, the Fox Lake Fire Department said.
what we know
At 2:41 a.m., Fox Lake crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Howard Drive along with the Randolph Fire Department and other automatic aid partners. En route, firefighters spotted visible flames and escalated the call to work to provide additional assistance.
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When crews arrived, the original building was completely destroyed and the fire had spread to neighboring homes to the north and south. Firefighters quickly went into exposure protection while battling flames in four different structures.
Due to the scope of the incident, the commander issued a second alert. Mutual aid units assisted with suppression and repairs, and an elevated main flow provided by the Maxan Fire Department helped stop the spread of the fire.
Crews remained on scene for about 10 hours.
Courtesy of Fox Lake Fire Department
Three homes were considered total losses.
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A firefighter and a resident suffered minor injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital and have since been released.
Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
source
The Fox Lake Fire Department provided information.