Fire breaks out at Braun's Power House in West Allis

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- West Allis officials responded to a fire at Braun's Power House overnight Tuesday, June 11. 

Authorities were called to the bar and grill located near 71st and National shortly after 1:45 a.m. 

According to the fire department, officials initiated an offensive fire attack and search of occupants inside the building. 

The fire was under control within ten minutes of arrival. 

Within the hood and duct area, which extended above the ceiling, sustained heavy fire damage. 

The property is a two-story structure with a tavern on the bottom with two apartments above that business space. The fire was mostly contained to the tavern, but smoke spread throughout the structure.

The West Allis Fire Department was assisted at this incident by the Milwaukee Fire Department and the Wauwatosa Fire Department.

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