Dodge County marsh wildfire; 24 fire departments respond
Courtesy: Luke Lachendro
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. - Two dozen Dodge County-area fire departments responded to a large wildfire Saturday, Nov. 6.
The fire broke out in the Mud Lake Wildlife Area near Reeseville – about 10 miles south of Beaver Dam – after an ATV crashed around 2:40 p.m.
Courtesy: Luke Lachendro
According to the Dodge County Office of Emergency Management, a nearby fire department was called to provide mutual aid due to a simultaneous fire in Watertown. Ultimately, 24 departments from the Dodge County area responded.
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As of 10:30 p.m., officials said, the fire was under control. Wisconsin State Drone Network drones are flying to make sure no hot spots reignite.
No homes or structures were damaged. There is no official word on how many acres were burned Saturday.
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