Marshfield Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire

Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 -- 10:24 AM

The Marshfield Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Monday afternoon.

According to the Department, around 3:34pm on Monday, they responded with 10 personnel to investigate a small amount of smoke coming from the attic at 103 W. 2nd Street in the City of Marshfield. Upon arrival crews found light white smoke coming from a roof vent.

Crews made entry to the attic to find a light haze of smoke. A smoldering fire was found contained to an isolated area of the cellulose insulation in the attic. No flames were present throughout the entire incident.

The ceiling of apartment 314 was removed to extinguish the smoldering insulation and to check for extension. This area was not accessible from the attic. A tenant in apartment 314 was displaced as a result of the fire.

All other tenants were allowed to return to their apartments. Assistance was provided by Marshfield Police Department. The fire is under investigation. Damage was contained to apartment 314 and the attic directly above.

The majority of the damage was the results of having to remove the ceiling to gain access and remove the smoldering insulation. The fire damage was limited to the area of origin. No structural damage was present to the building as a result of the fire. There were no injuries.

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