November 14, 2025 – Town of Mitchell, Wi – On Friday November 14, 2025 at approximately 1:18 p.m. the Sheboygan County Emergency Dispatch Center received several 911 calls in reference to an explosion that occurred on Trio Lane which is in the Town of Mitchell, located in the southwest portion of Sheboygan County. Numerous public safety resources were sent to the area. On arrival of law enforcement discovered that an excavation crew had ruptured a main natural gas line causing a significant explosion.
One member of the excavating crew was transported from the scene with unknown injuries. Residences within the immediate area were evacuated as a precaution. An investigation has been started into how this incident occurred. There is no further information at this time.
Public Safety Resources involved in this incident: Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, Sheboygan County Transportation Dept., Plymouth Police, Fire Departments from: Cascade, Waldo, Beechwood, Elkhart Lake, Oostburg, Random Lake, Adell, Town of Sheboygan Falls, Silver Creek, Town of Sheboygan, Johnsonville, Green Bush, Cedar Grove, Boltonville, Saint Ana & Orange Cross Ambulance
At 5:30 p.m. the energies company indicated the scene was safe to approach and continue the investigation. Two houses sustained damage as a result of the incident and will not be habitable this evening.
The fire department is in the process of assessing the gas levels of the houses in the area and providing ventilation where appropriate. Residents are slowly being permitted to return to their houses. Trio Lane will remain closed for the duration of this evening and during this investigation.
The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department wishes to thank the public for its patience while this incident was stabilized and investigated. Authorities do not believe there is further risk to the community as a result of this incident.
“I wish to thank all of our volunteer fire departments who band together at a moments notice to help their community in need,” said Sheriff Matt Spence.
No further information or details will be provided by this office this evening.
An initial article about this incident is below.
November 14, 2025 – Town of Mitchell, Wi – The Town of Mitchell in Sheboygan County has an evacuation order in place following a gas line explosion Friday afternoon, November 14, 2025. Note below the incident occurred in the Town of Mitchell.
UPDATE: On Friday November 14, 2025 at approximately 1:18 p.m. the Sheboygan County Emergency Dispatch Center received several 911 calls in reference to an explosion that occurred on Trio Lane which is in the Town of Mitchell, located in the southwest portion of Sheboygan County.
Numerous public safety resources were sent to the area. On arrival of law enforcement they discovered that an excavation crew had ruptured a main natural gas line causing a significant explosion.
One member of the excavating crew was transported from the scene with unknown injuries. Residences within the immediate area were evacuated as a precaution. An investigation has been started into how this incident occurred. There is no further information at this time.
Public Safety Resources involved in this incident: Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, Sheboygan County Transportation Dept., Plymouth Police, Fire Departments from: Cascade, Waldo, Beechwood, Elkhart Lake, Oostburg, Random Lake, Adell, Town of Sheboygan Falls, Silver Creek, Town of Sheboygan, Johnsonville, Green Bush, Cedar Grove, Boltonville, Saint Ana & Orange Cross Ambulance
The incident happened after 1 p.m. in the area of County Highway F, just east of Dundee.
Authorities said at least one person was injured and transported to the hospital.
Witnesses said two homes have been burned although the extent of damage is uncertain.
An evacuation of 3 miles is in progress in the area of Trio Lane and County Road F.
Emergency crews are on scene and reportedly going house to house to make sure people leave the area.
This is a working story and more information will be posted when details are available.
