Appleton residence fire deplaces family

APPLETON - A family of four is without a home after a fire in Appleton Saturday morning.

The fire started in the 1100 block of West Weiland Lane around 3:45 a.m.

Officials say the fire started in the basement of a two-story duplex, and crews reported heavy, black smoke on the first floor when they arrived on the scene.

Crews were able to put out the fire quickly, but the home does have extensive smoke damage.

Smoke alarms woke the family, and they were able to escape without injury.

Officials continue to investigate the cause of the fire, and damage estimates are unknown at this time.