Franklin condo fire; cat rescued, no injuries reported
Parkwood Drive condominium fire, Franklin
FRANKLIN, Wis. - A Franklin condo fire caused extensive damage on Monday afternoon, Aug. 26.
It happened on Parkwood Drive, southeast of Lovers Lane and College, around 3:45 p.m. The Franklin Fire Department said a "full assignment" response was dispatched due to the high heat index.
The fire department said there were no injuries to residents or first responders. A cat was rescued from the condo and reunited with its owners.
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Crews found heavy smoke and heat throughout the unit and used thermal imaging cameras to quickly find where the fire – which started in the kitchen. The exact cause remains under investigation.
The fire was brought under control, and firefighters searched and ventilated the building.
Property damage was estimated at $300,000, according to the fire department.