March 5, 2024 – Town of Farmington, WI – On March 4, 2024 at approximately 9:56 p.m. the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a house fire at a single family residence in the 9200 block of Orchard Valley Road in the Town of Farmington.
The fire was reported by the property owner. The caller advised there was fire spreading in the residence from the gas fireplace.
Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene along with the Boltonville Fire Department. The Boltonville Fire Department was also assisted by the Beechwood, Silver Creek, and Kewaskum Fire Departments.
Orchard Valley Road was closed for approximately one and a half hours during the investigation and firefighting operation.
There were no injuries to the occupants or any personnel on scene as a result of the fire.
The residence sustained moderate damage due to the fire, smoke, and water. Preliminary damage estimates were believed to be between $150,000 and 200,000.
Early indication points to the origin of the fire being a lightning strike to the gas meter.
March 4, 2024 – Boltonville, Wi – Three fire departments are on scene of a house fire, 9275 Orchard Valley Road in Boltonville. The fire call came in just after 10 p.m.
Fire departments on scene include Boltonville, Fillmore and Kewaskum.
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Although storms with lightning have passed through the area, early reports are the fire started in a gas fireplace.
This is a working story, and more information will be posted when details are available.
