Early Tuesday morning, a fire broke out at Oscar's Frozen Custard in the Town of Brookfield, with flames spreading from the roof. Firefighters arrived shortly after midnight and focused on battling the blaze from the outside due to the danger inside the building. "The fire was mainly a defensive fire, because of the extent of the fire coming into the roof. It’s just really unsafe for the firefighters to go inside and extinguish the fire that way," said John Schilling, Fire Chief, Town of Brookfield, in a statement obtained by FOX6 News.
The cause of the fire at Oscar's is still under investigation. According to CBS 58, the fire was reported early in the morning, and emergency crews worked to contain it. Oscar's, a popular dessert spot known for its custard, has been a long-time part of the community. CBS 58 is providing ongoing updates as the investigation continues.
Small businesses like Oscar's are important to the local economy, and their closure affects employees, suppliers, and customers. Officials have not yet provided an estimate of the damage or a timeline for recovery. Local news outlet WISN reported on the event, noting its significance to the community and the beginning of the rebuilding process. While no formal support programs have been announced yet.
