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Brush fire that spread to a structure on County Highway B on Friday - Dustin Nichols video

VIDEO: Viroqua Fire reports brush fire in the town of Jefferson that spread to a nearby structure

Feb. 8, 2025

The Viroqua Fire Department reports that on Friday February 7 at 2:34 p.m. the department was dispatched to 53261 County Road B in the Town of Jefferson for a report of a brush fire between two structures.

Video by Dustin Nichols of fire on County Highway B on Friday

Upon the department’s arrival, smoke and flames were visible coming from a brush fire next to a
structure and the fire had already spread into the structure. The report states that the fire was brought under control and extinguished quickly. The report also states there was some damage to the structure and some farm equipment. Most of the structure and equipment were saved and no other buildings were affected by the fire.

The department cleared at approximately 5:58 p.m. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation.

Assisting Departments: Westby Fire Department, Viola Fire Department, Vernon County Sheriffs
Office, and Tri-State Ambulance

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