GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Five people are without a home after a fire caused an estimated $10,000 in damage to a residence on Nicolet Avenue on Monday.
Shortly before noon, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to the 800 block of Nicolet Avenue for a report of a possible structure fire after an exterior light fixture was reported to be smoking.
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When crews arrived, they conducted overhaul operations, opening walls, ceilings and flooring where the fire had spread inside the structure. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish remaining hot spots.
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Fire officials believe careless use of smoking materials caused the fire.
The American Red Cross is assisting the five residents affected by the fire…