Neighbors heard what sounded like an explosion and, within moments, a house in the 15000 block of Westover Road was engulfed in flames. The Elm Grove Fire Department responded to the fire that destroyed the home just before 3 a.m. Monday.
There were no reported injuries to occupants or emergency personnel. Police Chief Jim Gage said no one was home when the fire started.
Brookfield, Waukesha, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Lannon and Muskego also responded.
The cause of the fire, which officials said was under control by 4 a.m., is still under investigation. No origin has been determined at this time.
Preliminary estimates put the value of structural loss at $407,300. The total assessed value of the home, including land, is $548,000, based on 2012 property tax listings. The home had been listed for sale and was actually supposed to close Tuesday, just a day after the fire.
It was not immediately known whether the home had working smoke detectors or a fire alarm system. Fire investigators do not suspect foul play, but the investigation will continue for several weeks.
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