Incident Type: Structure Fire 

Incident Date: 5/11/2025

Release Date: 5/11/2025

Prepared By: Kimberly Miller, Fire Administrative Services Manager 

At approximately 4:37 am Sunday, May 11, 2025, Dane County Public Safety Communications (911) notified the Fitchburg Fire Department of a structure fire at 2547 Richardson Street in the City of Fitchburg. 

The first arriving fire personnel confirmed flames and smoke showing from a 50 x 25 pole barn. 

The fire was successfully contained to the barn, with all surrounding properties protected from damage. 4 horses who were housed in the barn perished as a result of the fire. No other injuries were reported. 

Assistance was received from the Fitchburg Police Department, FitchRona EMS, Madison Fire Department, and Verona Fire Department. 

The origin and cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Fitchburg Fire Investigators; however, no suspicious activity or foul play is suspected at this time. Further details will be provided as they become available.

For additional information, please contact Division Chief Steven Wunsch: 608-270-7052.

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