Black River Falls Fire Department Responds to Shed Fire
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 -- 11:21 AM
-The Black River Falls Fire Department responded to a shed fire over the weekend.The fire occurred at W12022 County Highway P in the Township of Albion. Upon arrival the department found an 8’ x 10’ wood frame storage shed fully collapsed. The nearby home showed heat damage to its vinyl siding and two windows in the home had broken glass from the heat. Two vehicles that were parked near the shed also showed heat ??" fire damage but were not burning. The department also had two small grass spot fires burning and requested DNR Fire Control paged.
The shed and its contents are a total loss. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. One of the property owners did have second degree burns to his hands and face which were sustained in his attempt to save the home. The party was treated at the scene by Black River Emergency Medical Service and refused transport to the hospital. No firefighters were injured during the incident. BRFFD was on scene for 1.5 hours and also assisting at the scene was the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and DNR Fire Control.
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