July 4, 2023 – Slinger, Wi – At 2:01 p.m., on July 3, 2023, the Slinger Police Department, Hartford Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, and Wisconsin DNR were dispatched to a car fire on Highway 60 east of Powder Hill Road (westbound lanes), in the Village of Slinger.
A single vehicle, with a single occupant caught on fire. The operator was able to safely stop the vehicle and exit. Moments later, the car became fully engulfed in flames.
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The fire quickly spread to the ditch and adjacent hill line.
The Hartford Fire Department responded as the fire was on the border between the Village of Slinger and City of Hartford. With quick action, the Hartford Fire Department was able to extinguish both fires.
There were no reported injuries with this event, and the fire is not suspicious in nature. It appears a mechanical defect was the cause.
We would like to thank all responding agencies for their assistance. We also personally thank the dedicated first responders that keep our communities safe.
