De Pere, WI – In De Pere, WI, a fire in a townhome kitchen was extinguished using a portable fire extinguisher. When a grease fire broke out on the stove, the homeowner called 911, but before firefighters could arrive, a neighbor and a nearby police officer used a fire extinguisher to completely extinguish the fire. Upon arrival, firefighters determined that the fire was contained to the kitchen and that everyone had gotten out safely. Fire officials encouraged everyone to keep a fire extinguisher at home, especially near cooking areas.
WBAY – De Pere, WI