Crews battled a fire in frigid temperatures this morning.
The City of Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a structure fire overnight on Hobart St. The first arriving crew found fire showing on the 1st floor, extending quickly up the structure from two windows. They attacked the fire while other arriving crews quickly conducted searches for victims and fire extension; all occupants had exited the structure just prior to arrival. At the same time, ventilation operations were conducted to assist with search and fire attack.
The firefighters also battled temperatures of -14 degrees during this fire; city transit assisted with a heated bus for firefighters to utilize while on the incident scene. One minor injury to a firefighter was reported at the incident.
The fire investigation is on-going.
