Incident Type: Structure Fire 

Incident Date: 1/2/2026

Release Date: 1/2/2026

Prepared By: Kimberly Miller, Fire Administrative Services Manager 

At approximately 3:11 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, Dane County Public Safety Communications (911) notified the Fitchburg Fire Department of a reported structure fire at 5148 Anton Drive in the City of Fitchburg.

Upon arrival, first responders found no visible smoke or flames. Fire personnel located a small stove fire in one of the units that had already been extinguished by a single sprinkler head from the fire protection system.

No residents were displaced, including those in the affected unit, and all of the residents of the 30 units were able to remain in their homes. No injuries were reported.

The department reminds everyone that grease fires can be extremely dangerous. Never pour water on a grease fire, as it can make the flames spread. Instead, smother the fire with a lid or use a kitchen-rated fire extinguisher.

For additional information, please contact Division Chief Mark Mlekush at 608-270-7047.

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