Shawano County home a total loss after morning fire

Wausau Pilot & Review

A home in Bowler is a total loss after an early morning fire Saturday, according to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.

Two people were inside the home on County Hwy. A when the blaze broke out at about 7 a.m. Aug. 17. Both occupants escaped safely and no one was injured, officials said.

Investigators are working to pinpoint the cause of the blaze and say the home is structurally unsound. A portion of Hwy. A near the Stockbridge-Munsee Health and Welness Center remained closed late Saturday morning while crews remained at the scene. Detour signs are posted.

This is a developing story.

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