FRIDAY 7/16/2021 6:15 p.m.
ALGOMA, Wis. (WFRV) – Two people were evaluated and released for possible smoke inhalation after a fire at Bearcats Fish House in Algoma.
Algoma Fire Department says mutual aid was received from both the Kewaunee and Southern Door Fire Departments as well as Kewaunee Rescue and no further injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
UPDATE: All lanes on WIS 42 near Algoma cleared after fire in Bearcats Fish House
FRIDAY 7/16/2021 3:41 p.m.
ALGOMA, Wis. (WFRV) – All lanes are have reopened on WIS 42 (4th St) between N Water Street and Steele Street after a fire erupted in Bearcats Fish House in Algoma on Friday morning.
UPDATE: Bearcats Fish House on fire in Algoma, closing WIS 42 at Water St.
FRIDAY 7/16/2021 12:55 p.m.
ALGOMA, Wis. (WFRV) – The Bearcats Fish House in Algoma is on fire, which has closed WIS 42.
There is no information on how long WIS 42 will be closed, Local 5 will update this story as more information is released.
ORIGINAL: All lanes closed on WIS 42 at Water Street near Algoma due to structure fire
FRIDAY 7/16/2021 11:50 a.m.
KEWAUNEE, Wis. (WFRV) – There is a full north and southbound closure on WIS 42 (4th St) between N Water Street and Steele Street because of a structure fire.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), at around 11:25 a.m., officials responded to WIS 42 at Water Street due to a structure fire near the City of Algoma.
WisDOT officials say that they expect lane closures to last for around 2 hours. Those traveling through those lanes are advised to seek alternative routes.