Kenosha---A family of five became temporarily homeless as a result of a basement fire early Wednesday morning.
Smoke alarms inside a two-story brick home at 6311 60th Ave. sounded just before 4 a.m. Although family members got out safely, they were all taken to the hospital for check-ups.
The blaze caused between $40,000 and $50,000 in damage, according to Fire Chief Chuck Leipzig.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Red Cross was called in to assist the family.
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