We are unsure of what caused the fire at this time but being the old building it’s the balloon frame construction. So this traveled up the wall space rather quickly and got up into the attic.

Due to the size of the building and the fire conditions, additional resources were requested. Nine departments responded, in total. Officials say the building's age and balloon frame construction ...

The balloon eventually floats up and out of frame. Rochester Fire Capt. Chad Kuhlman told CBS affiliate KIMT that it was astonishing that no one was seriously injured. "[There] was some sparking ...

according to Oconto Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Ryan Pecha. Pecha said due to the building's age and having balloon-frame construction, along with multiple layers of roofing materials covered with ...