Franklin House Fire Extinguished, Cats Rescued

Firefighters from multiple departments responded to the blaze on S. Scepter Drive.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Franklin Fire Department responded to a two-family residence on S. Scepter Drive just after 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, where they found fire showing from the exterior of the home and extending into the attic space. Several pet cats were safely removed and reunited with their owner, and the fire was brought under control in approximately 35 minutes with assistance from neighboring fire departments.

Why it matters

House fires can pose a serious threat to both human life and property, and the quick response and coordinated efforts of multiple fire departments helped to minimize the damage and ensure no one was injured in this incident. The successful rescue of the cats also highlights the important role firefighters play in protecting all members of a household, both human and animal.

The details

Firefighters arrived on the scene and found fire showing from the exterior of the two-family residence, with the flames extending into the attic space. Crews from the Franklin, Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Milwaukee, and West Allis fire departments worked together to contain the blaze within 35 minutes. Several pet cats were safely removed from the home and reunited with their owner, and no injuries were reported.

  • The fire was reported just after 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 35 minutes.

The players

Franklin Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the initial call and led the firefighting efforts.

Greendale Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in extinguishing the blaze.

Greenfield Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in extinguishing the blaze.

Hales Corners Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in extinguishing the blaze.

Milwaukee Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in extinguishing the blaze.

West Allis Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in extinguishing the blaze.

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What’s next

The Franklin Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of having well-trained and equipped fire departments that can respond quickly and work together to protect lives and property in the event of a fire emergency.