Date:   March 9, 2025

 Case:   House Fire 25-8710

 Authority:  Lt. Jason Guslick

On 3/9/2025 at 5:00pm, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center took a call from a homeowner, who reported there was smoke in their house, and it was coming from their basement, at 5058 High On A Hill Drive in the Village of Richfield. Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Richfield Fire Department were subsequently dispatched to the scene.

Upon the arrival of Deputies and Richfield Fire a large amount of smoke was coming from the residence which originated from the basement. The Richfield Fire Department quickly upgraded the call to a box level fire call and was assisted by: Slinger Fire, Jackson Fire, Germantown Fire, Hartford Fire, Newburg Fire, Merton Fire, Life Star Ambulance, Menomonee Falls Fire, Allenton Fire, St. Lawrence Fire and Cedarburg Fire.

The occupants in the residence were able to exit the residence and did not sustain any injuries. The fire was contained mostly to the basement. A Richfield Fire Fighter sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Richfield Fire Department.