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.
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.
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