WISN reports on an early morning fire that heavily damaged Abell’s restaurant in Elkhorn.
Elkhorn firefighters responded just before 5:00 a.m. Friday to Abell’s Restaurant and Lounge, N6427 U.S. 12, Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The fire caused extensive damage and a roof collapse.
Six people and a dog escaped the building when the fire broke out.
Lauderdale, Darien, Delevan, East Troy and Racine Fire Bells were on the scene. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes.
Witness tells me the fire overtook the restaurant quickly. Ppl living in the apts at the rest. got out safely @CBS58 pic.twitter.com/k3Hcv1SQZb
— Matt Doyle (@MattDoyleCBS58) September 5, 2014
Trending: Elkhorn restaurant destroyed by morning fire http://t.co/r5eCBiOy0R pic.twitter.com/FtCEyH6CAb
— WISN 12 News (@WISN12News) September 5, 2014
Abell's Restaurant in Elkhorn destroyed by fire this Morning @CBS58 pic.twitter.com/18ssPdkIve
— Matt Doyle (@MattDoyleCBS58) September 5, 2014
From this perspective the fire looks out. Crews still looking in from above for hot spots @CBS58 pic.twitter.com/wIaxZWwA9f
— Matt Doyle (@MattDoyleCBS58) September 5, 2014
