Fatal Bellevue house fire caused by improper disposal of smoking materials

A house fire in the Village of Bellevue earlier this month has claimed the life of one resident, officials said.

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department responded to a blaze March 1 at 8:31 a.m. in the 100 block of Scarlet Lane. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the home.

One occupant had escaped before firefighters arrived, while another remained inside. Engine 9 crews found the second person and removed them from the building. Despite emergency responders’ efforts, the individual died March 9 at the hospital…

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