2nd Person Dies After Bellevue House Fire

Blaze caused by improperly disposed smoking materials

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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A house fire in Bellevue, Wisconsin earlier this month has claimed a second life. The fire, which was sparked by improperly disposed smoking materials, resulted in the deaths of 82-year-old Marie Bayne and 83-year-old Bruce Bayne, who died from his injuries on Monday. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is urging residents to use caution when smoking and to ensure they have working smoke alarms in their homes.

Why it matters

House fires caused by smoking materials are a major public safety concern, often resulting in tragic loss of life. This incident highlights the importance of fire prevention education and the need for all homes to be equipped with functioning smoke alarms to provide early warning and save lives.

The details

The fire broke out in the early morning hours of March 1 in the 100 block of Scarlet Lane in Bellevue. When firefighters arrived, they found significant smoke billowing from the home. Marie Bayne, 82, was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband Bruce Bayne, 83, was transported to a local hospital. He later died on Monday from the injuries he sustained in the blaze.

  • The fire occurred in the early morning hours of March 1, 2026.
  • Bruce Bayne died from his injuries on Monday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Marie Bayne

An 82-year-old resident who died at the scene of the house fire.

Bruce Bayne

An 83-year-old resident who was transported to the hospital after the fire and later died from his injuries on March 11, 2026.

Green Bay Metro Fire Department

The fire department that responded to the blaze and is now urging residents to use caution when smoking and ensure they have working smoke alarms.

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What they’re saying

“We would like to remind residents to use large, deep, non-tip ashtrays, avoid smoking indoors and thoroughly douse cigarette butts with water before discarding them.”

— Green Bay Metro Fire Department (fox11online.com)

What’s next

Officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire and urge all residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms in their homes.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of fire safety and the need for all homeowners to take precautions when smoking, properly dispose of smoking materials, and maintain functional smoke alarms to protect themselves and their families.