BURLINGTON, Wis. (WFRV) – A homeowner in Burlington has been arrested after a fire that heavily damaged a three-story home early Friday morning.
The fire broke out around 3 AM at 201 S. Kane Street, prompting an immediate response from the City of Burlington Fire Department.
Firefighters found the building engulfed in flames and began a defensive attack to contain the fire. Additional fire crews from surrounding areas were called in to assist.
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The fire was eventually extinguished, but the origin and cause of the blaze remain under investigation.
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An update from The Burlington Police Department states the homeowner, Robert A. Staton, has been taken into custody and is facing multiple charges, including Negligent Handling of Burning Materials, Unsafe Burning of Own Building, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, and, Felony Bail Jumping.
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The Facebook post from the police department says that Staton is currently being held on a $15,800 bond at the Racine County Jail.
Fire crews worked together with additional teams joining in until the flames were put out. The City of Burlington Fire Department thanked the Town of Burlington, Rochester, Wheatland, Lyons, Elkhorn, Raymond, South Shore, Salem Lakes, Lake Geneva, Bristol, Paris, the Racine County Fire Investigation Task Force, the Burlington Police Department, and the Racine Fire Bells for their assistance.
No further details about the fire or the investigation have been released at this time. The investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing.
