The Western Lakes Fire District responded to a commercial fire alarm at Town Place Suites in the City of Oconomowoc on Tuesday, January 27.

A partial evacuation had occurred, and crews initiated an investigation of the alarm. Firefighters entered the fourth floor of the hotel and visible smoke prompted an upgrade to a structure fire response. An attic fire was discovered by breaching the ceiling, and suppression efforts began.

A full structure fire response was requested, including a full response from the District and mutual aid from Lake Country, Hartland, City of Waukesha, Merton, and City of Brookfield. Additional units from Pewaukee, Watertown, Mukwonago, and Vernon provided coverage for secondary calls during the incident.

The fire's cause was determined to be an extension cord powering a heating element to prevent frozen sprinkler pipes. No injuries were reported during the incident.