According to Lieutenant Dale Soltow, there was a structure fire on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Vilas County.
The fire was reported to dispatch via a 911 call. The caller reported flames coming through the roof of Bear Hugs Wood Carvings located on USH 51 in Arbor Vitae.
It was reported that a wood carving started on fire.
No injuries were reported but the business received extensive damage.
Responding to the fire were the Arbor Vitae Fire Department, Woodruff Fire Department, Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, Oneida County Ambulance MED5, and WPS.