August 28, 2026 – Fillmore, Wi – UPDATE by Washington County Sergeant Scott Hanson
On Friday, August 28, 2026, at approximately 7:37 a.m., a passerby contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center to report a barn fire at 7758 Meadow Road in the Town of Farmington.
The caller reported smoke and flames coming from the barn which had animals inside.
The Fillmore Fire Department was dispatched and quickly upgraded the incident to the 4th Box Level. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded and found the structure fully engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke throughout the area.
The following fire departments responded with personnel and equipment to assist the Fillmore Fire Department: Boltonville, Newburg, Kewaskum, St Lawrence, Jackson, Kohlsville, West Bend, Waubeka, Silver Creek, Fredonia, Random Lake, Saukville, Beechwood, Richfield, Grafton, Allenton, Hartford, Slinger, Campbellsport, Waubeka, Port Washington, Campbellsport, and Washington County Emergency Management.
Fire crews were assisted by Elbe Land and Water Management, which utilized heavy equipment to remove debris from the collapsed structure.
Meadow Road was closed for approximately four and a half hours to support firefighting operations. No injuries to firefighters or other emergency personnel were reported.
The barn, which included a milking parlor, was declared a total loss and several animals had to be euthanized.
Damage is estimated to exceed $1 million. The fire remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Fillmore Fire Department. The fire is not believed to be suspicious in nature.
Fillmore, Wi – Fillmore Fire Department is on scene of a large barn fire on Meadow Road, just off CTH A and east of Cheeseville.
Neighbors say the fire started around 7 a.m. Motorists said they could see huge plume of black smoke as they took their kids to school.
Multiple departments were called to the scene including St. Lawrence, Slinger, Richfield, Newburg, Kewaskum, Allenton. More departments being confirmed at this time.
Neighbors report nobody was injured. A couple heifers were reportedly lost in the fire but majority of animals got out safe. The barn is reportedly a total loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a working story. More information will be posted when details are available.
Please keep the local farm family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
