BROOKFIELD — Two people and a dog died in a house fire early Saturday morning in Brookfield, and three police officers were injured while responding, authorities said.
The fire was reported at 7:13 a.m. at a home on Brookdale Drive, according to a press release from Brookfield Fire Chief Chris Cass. Crews arrived at 7:20 a.m. to heavy fire conditions and reports of occupants inside the residence, the release said.
Watch: Neighbors recall the scene early Saturday morning as a fire killed a father, son and a dog on Brookdale Drive.
Firefighters began extinguishing the fire and conducting search-and-rescue operations, according to the fire department.
Two people and a dog were found inside the home. One person was transported to Froedtert Hospital and later died, the release said. The second person and the dog were pronounced dead at the scene.
The fire was brought under control at 7:48 a.m., according to the department.
Family members identified the victims as 26-year-old Dylan Wall, his dog, Django, and 66-year-old Thomas Wall.
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family with funeral expenses.
Scott Clayton, who lives nearby, said he and his wife woke to sirens Saturday morning.
“It was such a heavy gray smoke. Almost choking standing right here,” Clayton said.
Phonekeo Siharath, another neighbor, said he called 911 after seeing flames coming from the home.
“I saw some cars stop and they ran up to the house banging trying to get people out,” Siharath said.
Clayton said one man at the scene appeared shaken after attempting to help.
“My wife went to him and said, ‘What’s the matter?’ And he said, ‘I tried to get in,’” Clayton said.
As emergency crews brought out stretchers, Clayton said he feared the worst.
“It gives you a gut feeling like, ‘Oh no,’” Clayton said.
Three police officers were injured during the response and transported to a hospital, according to the fire department. No firefighters were injured.
The Brookfield Fire and Police Departments are working with the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine the origin and cause of the fire, according to the release.
Authorities said they do not believe the fire was intentionally set.
The investigation is ongoing.
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