CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — A fire destroyed a house in rural Chetek on Friday afternoon.
A caller reported the fire just after 12:40 p.m., Friday, in the 2200 block of 1-1/2 Avenue, about five miles south of Chetek. No one was inside the house and attached garage, which was was fully ablaze.
Sand Creek Fire Department was paged, and requested assistance from Dallas, Chetek and New Auburn fire departments.
The property belongs to Scott and Heidi Kodesh. The Chetek Lutheran Church said the couple lost their home and belongings, and the church was assisting with and coordinating relief efforts.