Update on fatal Rhinelander house fire

According to a news release from the Rhinelander Fire Department, Esther and Robert Fischer were the residents whose Maple Street home burned Wednesday.

Robert was in the home at the time of the fire and was unable to exit the residence. The front of the building where Robert was located was fully involved upon arrival of emergency crews.

Esther was able to exit and was transported to Saint Mary’s hospital. She was later transferred to University Hospital in Madison. Esther has since been released from the hospital.

The fire investigation is not fully complete; however, any suspicious activity has been ruled out.