Date: January 18, 2021
Case: Structure Fire 21-2043
Authority: Sgt. Brandon Hood #416
On January 18, 2021, at approximately 2:08 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a pole building fire in the 3800 block of Mayfield Rd in the Town of Polk. The homeowner reported the fire. There were multiple people occupying the home on the property that was approximately fifteen feet from the fire. The home was safely evacuated.
Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene along with Jackson Fire Department. The fire department was also assisted by Slinger, Germantown, West Bend, Newburg, Fillmore, Richfield, Cedarburg Fire Departments.
There were no injuries to the property occupants or any personnel on scene as a result of the fire. The pole building and contents were a total loss. Initial lost estimate is $30,000.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson Fire Department