Smoke detector helps Manitowoc resident escape early morning house fire

Smoke detector helps Manitowoc resident escape early morning house fire

One person was treated for smoke inhalation, and two cats were rescued in an early morning house fire in Manitowoc, according to the Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department.Fire officials said they were called to a structure fire in the 600 block of North Fifth Street just after 2 a.m. Wednesday. Crews learned all residents were able to get out, and the fire was located in the basement. The basement fire was brought under control within 20 minutes, fir…