[PHOTO and VIDEO] Fire at Fracaro's: $250,000 in Damage, Balls to Roll in Fall

WAUKESHA -- Firefighters battled a blaze at Fracaro's lanes late Sunday night, turning back flames that consumed a large part of a family-owned business and a fixture in the community.

According to a report from TMJ4, investigators were still working on determining the cause of the fire as of Jan. 3 morning, however it appeared the fire started in the bowling alley's kitchen area, and that the damage was estimated to be approximately $250,000.

Owner Mike Hansen, the original owner's grandson, told TMJ4 that no one was inside at the time of the fire, and that leagues that start in September should expect them to be back open by then.

In a heartfelt message posted on Facebook on Monday morning, owners stated "It's going to be an enormous project, but nothing we can't handle." You can read the full text of their message below:

Firefighters battled the blaze at the 16-lane alley, located on the corner of Whiterock Ave. and Hwy. 18 late Sunday night, as firefighters and support staff staged at nearby Frame Park.

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