Appleton family displaced after fire sparked by lithium-ion battery

APPLETON (WLUK) — One family is displaced after a fire in Appleton Wednesday.

Around 2:40 p.m., the Appleton Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3000 block of South Chain Drive. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and fire in the living room.

The blaze was brought under control within 10 minutes. All occupants safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, but one family is displaced. Damage to the structure and its contents is estimated to be $50,000…

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