October 13, 2024 – Town of Farmington, WI – On October 13, 2024, at 7:41 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center took a report of a residence on fire on Trading Post Trail near County Hwy A. A passerby reported that flames were visible from the attic/roof area.
Fillmore Fire and Deputies were subsequently dispatched to the scene. Fillmore Fire quickly upgraded the response to the MABAS Box level.
Upon arrival, the fire department was able to access the attic via windows and suppress the fire. The fire was able to be contained to the attic and second floor portions of the residence, and the exterior remained largely intact. The remainder of the residence sustained smoke and water damage.
The initial investigation revealed homeowners had a fire in the fireplace earlier in the day.
The fire appears to have started in the upper chimney portion of the residence, likely due to remnants of the prior fire.
The homeowners were not at the residence at the time it was reported by the passerby.
There were no injuries associated with the fire, and no damage estimates at this time.
The Fillmore Fire Department was assisted by the Boltonville, Kewaskum, Newburg, Jackson, Waubeka, Silver Creek and Fredonia Fire Departments.
October 13, 2024 – Town of Farmington, WI – Eight departments have responded to a house fire in the 7600 block of Trading Post Trail just south of CTH A in Town of Farmington. There are currently six tenders in route, plus three from Fillmore and Boltonville.
The initial call came in just after 7:35 p.m. Fillmore Fire Department responded along with Boltonville, Kewaskum, Fredonia, Waubeka, Silver Creek, Newburg and Jackson.
Motorists are asked to make way for emergency vehicles, many will be hauling water to the scene from Green Lake.
This is a working story, and more information will be posted when details are available.
