Structure Fire - Town of Washington

NEWS RELEASE

STRUCTURE FIRE – TOWN OF WASHINGTON

On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Sauk County Communications Center was notified of a possible chimney fire at a residence on W. Hillpoint Road near Hickory Glen Road in the Town of Washington. The caller reported smoke visible near the roofline of the home. It was later reported that flames were observed near the roof peak and that the residents were able to safely evacuate the home. The Hillpoint Fire Department, Loganville Fire Department, and Sauk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

Upon the arrival of first responders, the home was fully engulfed in fire. Fire personnel were able to extinguish the fire but the residence is considered a total loss. There were no injuries reported.

Washington Township and Sauk County Highway Department plows assisted fire personnel by clearing the roadways of falling snow to facilitate access to the scene.

Chip Meister
Sauk County Sheriff