MUSKEGO, Wis. — It’s still unclear what led to an early morning fire that tore through Bass Bay Brewhouse, a popular restaurant in Muskego, on Friday.

Drone footage captures aftermath of fire that tore through Bass Bay Brewhouse

The fire burned down the restaurant, which had served as a gathering spot for the community and was often used to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones.

It also served as a home for the owner and his family, who lived there with his mom, sister, brother-in-law, and a niece and nephew. Thankfully, they all made it out of the fire safely.

However, they later learned two of the family's pets did not survive, according to TMJ4’s Rebecca Klopf.

The fire rapidly spread and proved challenging for firefighters due to freezing temperatures as well as

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