VIDEO & PHOTOS: Hudson Fire Crews Put Out Duplex Fire at Fourth & Division

UPDATE (8:16 p.m., Aug. 4, 2012): Hudson Fire Chief Jim Frye said the fire was contained to the kitchen area of the lower level of the duplex, which sustained heavy smoke damage and some heat damage. Very little water was used while fighting the fire, but there may also be some water damage.

Daniel Hamm owns the building and occupies the lower unit, but he was traveling out of town during the blaze. He has been notified about the fire at his home, according to Frye.

Frye said he wasn't able to determine the exact cause of the fire, but he did say the area of origin was in the kitchen. 

The upper unit of the duplex also sustained minimal smoke damage, according to the chief. The upper unit occupant did return to the home while emergency workers were on scene.

A volunteer from Tara's Totes is attempting to contact those affected to offer support.

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ORIGINAL POST (5:11 p.m., Aug. 4, 2012): Passersby called in a duplex fire at 327 Division St. at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday. No one was home during the fire and no one was injured, according to Chief Jim Frye.

Ryan and Sandy Wagner were on a walk with their young daughter and two black Labradors when they came upon the house. 

"We're the ones who called it in," Sandy said. "We just saw a lot of smoke and heard alarms going off." 

Hudson Fire Chief Jim Frye and  Officer Bob Larson were first on the scene and were followed by a fire engine a ladder truck and a tanker from Hudson Fire Department. The Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department also sent a truck with a crew.

The fire was quickly extinguished and the home sustained smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is still unclear.

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This post will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

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