Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse at S79 W15851 Aud Mar Drive in Muskego, Wisconsin on Dec. 12, 2025.

A massive fire overtook a family-owned restaurant in Wisconsin, prompting the building's evacuation and the closure of nearby roads, according to police.

On Friday, Dec. 12, at 6 a.m. local time, Corners Fire Department responded to a fire that broke out at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego, Wisconsin, about 20 miles southwest of Milwaukee, according to the department. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they encountered heavy smoke and an active fire on the north side of the building.

"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy," the fire department stated in a Facebook post. "Bass Bay Brewhouse has been a longstanding and valued part of the community, and its loss will be felt by many."

Drone footage shows plumes of white smoke rising from the building as firefighters work to extinguish the flames, against a backdrop of snow.

Was anyone injured in the Bay Bass Brewhouse fire?

The restaurant and a residential portion were fully evacuated, and no one was injured in the fire.

Freezing temperatures and the lack of nearby fire hydrants "created challenging conditions," the fire department stated. People are asked to stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to continue their work "safely and efficiently."

What caused the fire?

Right now, the cause of the fire is undetermined, and an investigation will begin as soon as the fire suppression has been completed.

This story has been updated to include new information.

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