GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A fire on Green Bay’s Raleigh Street displaced three people and caused an estimated $100,000 in damage early Saturday morning.
Around 4:45 a.m. on August 16, fire crews with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department were called to a reported fire at a single-story residence in the 1000 block of Raleigh Street.
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Crews arrived to find thick black smoke coming from the front of the residence. It was reported that all of the home’s occupants made it out safely.
The fire was found in the basement and was quickly put out, preventing further damage.
“This incident serves as an important reminder of the value of working smoke detectors. Smoke alarms are often the first line of defense in alerting residents to a fire, especially while they are asleep,” GBMFD’s release stated.
It is estimated that the fire caused $100,000 in damage. No injuries were reported; however, the home’s three occupants were displaced.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office
