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5/1/23 Fire Destroys Barn South of Waupun

1 May 2023 News


Fire destroyed a 120 by 40 foot barn at W6991 Oakwood Road south of Waupun Sunday afternoon. Waupun Fire Chief B.J. DeMaa says about 30 minutes after fire crews got there the roof collapsed over most of the structure hampering firefighting efforts. Crews sent about 3 ½ hours before the blaze was put out. No one was injured and no animals were in the barn which was largely used for storage. The property owner, Pauline Buchholz, was home at the time the fire broke out. Efforts to put the fire out before the fire department’s arrival were unsuccessful. DeMaa says due to the rural nature of the property a number of fire departments assisted by shuttling water to the scene and provided additional staffing. About 18 fire departments responded to the scene, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, Lifestar Ambulance, and Alliant Energy. The time of the fire call was 1:10 pm.


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