Fire in Downtown Horicon

RIPON, Wis (WRPN)- Horicon firefighters were dispatched for a structure fire at 307 East Lake Street in Horicon at 6:48 Wednesday night.

When fire crews arrived, there was an active fire in the building with extension to a neighboring property. Additional fire personnel and resources were brought in to protect other buildings from the fire.

All residents were able to safely escape the building before firefighting efforts. During the incident, two firefighters, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and transported for medical evaluation. Both are expected to have a quick recovery.

The fire was brought under control. The Red Cross is assisting tenants. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Mutual aid was provided by 14 other fire departments and several EMS units. Law enforcement officials also assisted at the scene.