Fire at building near Howard bowling alley causes $750,000 in damages, contained
Oct 31, 2024
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) - Multiple fire departments responded Wednesday afternoon to a building fire in Howard that reportedly caused an estimated $750,000 in damages.
A Facebook post from Howard Fire Rescue states that crews were sent to the 2400 block of O'Conner Road in Howard after flames and heavy smoke were seen coming from a building.
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Crews arrived around 3:45 p.m. and were able to contain and stop the fire from spreading within an hour. However, it is estimated that the fire caused $750,000 in damages to the building and its contents.
Howard Fire Rescue
Howard Fire Rescue
No injuries were reported and the cause and origin of the fire is undetermined, authorities say. It is currently being investigated by the Brown County Fire Investigation Task Force.
The following agencies assisted Howard Fire Rescue during the incident:
Pulaski Tri-County Fire Department
Suamico Fire Department
Green Bay Metro Fire Department
Ashwaubenon Fire Department
De Pere Fire Rescue
Brown County Sheriff's Office
No other details have been provided.