An early morning house fire in Appleton caused an estimated $40,000 in damage after what initially appeared to be a chimney fire spread throughout the home.
The Appleton Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 5:30 a.m. Wednesday to the 1100 block of East Randal Avenue after receiving reports of a chimney fire with occupants evacuating the home.
When firefighters arrived, they found fire coming from the roof of the residence. The blaze had spread to the first floor, second floor and attic of the home.
Fire Response
Fire companies pulled hand lines and went interior to extinguish the flames. Crews brought the fire under control within 15 minutes of arrival…