Food smoker prompts fire call to Appleton business

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) – No one is hurt after a fire call to a downtown business in Appleton Wednesday morning.

The Appleton Fire Department was called for smoke from a commercial structure on the 100-block of N. Walnut St. around 10:30.

Firefighters found smoke inside the building and a food smoker on fire. They put it out with a fire extinguisher.

They’re still determining what caused the smoker to catch fire, and there’s no estimate for the cost of the damage to the building or contents.

The Appleton Fire Department reminds everyone, even businesses, to make sure cooking appliances are clean and in working order and to never leave cooking unattended.

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