Fox Point House Fire Causes $50,000 in Damage

FOX POINT -- A house fire overnight resulted in $50,000 in damage to the home in the Village of Fox Point.

At 3:26 a.m., the Bayside Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from the resident at 314 E. Spooner Road in Fox Point, reporting a fire in the basement of the residence.

Fire and law enforcement units were dispatched immediately.

First arriving fire crews found heavy smoke conditions throughout most of the home. They were able to aggressively attack the fire located in the basement. Both occupants and all three family pets had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of the fire units. There were no injuries to the occupants, pets, or emergency personnel operating on the scene.

According to fire investigators, it appeared the fire started in the immediate area of a dehumidifier unit located toward the center of the basement. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Fire and water damage was contained to the basement; however there is extensive smoke damage throughout the home. The preliminary damage estimate to the structure and contents is approximately $50,000.

The occupant of the home was awakened to smoke alarms sounding in the basement and went to investigate. Upon reaching the first floor, he noted smoke coming through the vents of the home and ultimately noted heavy black smoke coming up from the basement. He was able to alert the other occupant of the home and then dial 9-1-1. This is clear evidence that working smoke alarms save lives and provide early notification in an emergency, especially at night.

North Shore Fire/Rescue was assisted on scene by the Milwaukee Fire Department and subsequent North Shore calls were handled by a number of area mutual aid fire department partners.

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