Wausau firefighter injured during response to fire at business

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – A Wausau firefighter was injured Tuesday morning following fire at a Wausau business. Investigators did not elaborate on the extent of injuries but said a doctor checked him over.

It happened as crews responded to the 100 block of S. Third Ave. for a fire at Lucky Mai’s around 8 a.m. When crews arrived, they saw smoke and entered the building and found fire coming from the basement. No one was in the building at the time.

The Wausau Fire Department was assisted by SAFER Fire District and Riverside Fire Department.

A portion of that street was closed for several hours.

The Wausau Fire Department says the cause is still under investigation.

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