Deadly Lake Country stable fire under investigation

LAKE COUNTRY, Wis. (CBS 58_ -- Lake Country Fire & Rescue responded to 345 Nashotah Road, Nashotah around 3:14am on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for a report of stable fire.

The fire was confined to a stable with it being a total loss. No other property was affected. No injuries to property owners or firefighters. Two horses and three dogs were inside of the stable at the time and died in the fire.

The fire is not suspicious and is currently under investigation. A property loss estimate is not yet available. LCFR will monitor the aftermath of the fire today and there is no need to call 911 if smoke is seen.

LCFR thanks Western Lakes, Merton Fire, Hartland Fire, Delafield Police, Village of Oconomowoc Police, Waukesha Sheriff, and Waukesha Communications Center for their assistance.

LCFR reminds our residents to exercise extreme caution as the heating season begins by assuring any heating appliance is at least 3 feet away from all combustibles and using electrical cords rated for the appliance. 

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