KENOSHA, Wis. — An early morning fire at Uncle Mike’s Highway Pub, which was in the middle of renovations, caused significant damage and left the building a total loss, according to the Kenosha Fire Department (KFD.)
Crews were dispatched around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, for a report of a structure fire at the former Kenosha bar located in the 6600 block of 120th Avenue.
After crews completed a primary search, they found the building seemed vacant and under renovation. The fire spread quickly, leading them to decide to pull everyone out and go with a defensive approach.
Watch: Crews respond to fire at Uncle Mike’s Highway Pub
The fire was marked under control about an hour later, just after 4 a.m., with no firefighter injuries reported, according to the KFD.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Mutual aid companies from the Village of Pleasant Prairie, Somers, Bristol, and Newport, Illinois, assisted at the fire scene and backfilled city fire stations.
The Kenosha Police Department provided additional support on the scene.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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