Barn Fire in the Town of Jackson
Posted on 03/25/2025
Date: 03/25/2025
Case: Barn Fire in the Town of Jackson
Authority: Sgt. Brad Rodich #416
On 03/25/2025 at 12:40pm, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a barn on fire on Western Ave in the Town of Jackson. The Jackson Fire Department and Deputies were subsequently dispatched to the scene.
Upon the arrival of the first deputy, the barn was found to be fully engulfed. Jackson Fire quickly upgraded the response to the Working Still level and later to the 2nd Box Level for tenders. A residence was in close proximity to the barn, and the first arriving fire units focused on preserving the residence. The home was able to be saved and suffered only exterior damage that was a result of the extreme heat. The barn was a total loss, with combined damage estimates for the barn, barn interior contents and house damage of approximately $500,000.
The investigation revealed that a burning pit was being used earlier in the day near the barn. It is believed that at some point the wind shifted and sparks from the burn pit ignited the barn. A portion of Western Ave was shut down for approximately 4 hours for the firefighting efforts.
The Jackson Fire Department was assisted by the Germantown, Richfield, Slinger, St. Lawrence, Hartford, Allenton, Newburg, Fillmore, Kewaskum and West Bend Fire Departments, as well as the Jackson Police Department and WE Energies.