Smoke Detector Saves Home From Fire | Green Bay News

A house fire erupted early Sunday in Appleton’s 2500 block of South Kernan Avenue, but thanks to a working smoke detector, the owner escaped unharmed—already safe with police. Firefighters arrived quickly, finding no one inside, and the blaze caused an estimated $225,000 in damage. Multiple departments including Appleton Police, Gold Cross Ambulance, and Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue responded, highlighting community resilience. Authorities are now investigating the cause—reminding everyone how vital smoke detectors are in preventing tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/012c2b6db40598a7