Wisconsin House Goes up in Flames

    May 5, 2009
    There were explosions in the garage.

    ELM GROVE, Wis. --

    A home in Elm Grove went up in flames.

    The fire started in the garage around 9:30 p.m. Monday on Florence Drive and Wisconsin Avenue.

    Firefighters said there was a series of explosions in the garage, and part of it collapsed as the fire spread to the house.

    The residents were home at the time and were able to get out safely.

    One person suffered minor injuries.

    The cause is still under investigation.

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