Wayside, WI Shed Fire 03-16-2014

Wayside firefighters were initially dispatched for the report of a vehicle on fire in a building. Upon going en-route Chief 701 upgraded to a Working Still for smoke visible. Once on scene CH701 upgraded to Box 7-12 and shortly after going to a 3rd Box for Tenders only. Fire crews faced well involved shed with numerous exposures on a large dairy farm. A quick knock down by crews kept the fire from spreading. Crews remained on scene for several hours using heavy equipment to pull apart the structure and extinguish hot spots. Nearly 700 tons of cotton seed, a feed truck, and tractor were destroyed in the fire.

Departments On Scene- Wayside, Morrison, Greenleaf, Menchalville, Maribel, Denmark, Reedsville, Collins, and Kellnersville. Ledgeview Fire filled tankers at Morrison station.