On Saturday October 2, 2021 at 13:33, The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to 512 Hobart Street for a residential structure fire.
An Eau Claire Fire medic unit, staffed with 3 firefighters, happened to be in the area and was first on scene within seconds of the dispatch. The firefighters were able to quickly locate the fire and force entry into the smoke-filled apartment where they found an unconscious male. The male was rescued from the structure and transported to an area hospital. Firefighters were able to quickly control and extinguish the fire in minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
