One dead after brush fire turned uncontrollable blaze in Shawano County
NAVARINO, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Shawano County are investigating a brush fire that turned into an uncontrolled blaze and resulted in the death of a Wisconsin man.
According to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were sent to Wildwood Road near Townline Road in the township of Navarino for a fire-related incident.
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Upon arrival, deputies said they found an active wildfire burning a large amount of acreage.
Deputies were met by the caller, who suffered burn-related injuries. She reported her husband was still in the area where the fire was active.
Shawano County Sheriff’s deputies rushed into the area and found the man, who had suffered fatal injuries from the flames. The female was transported to the hospital for her injuries.
Preliminary investigations reveal the two were burning brush in a burn pit prior to the fire spreading and becoming out of control. Firefighters arrived on the scene and were able to contain the flames.
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Detectives are handling the death investigation portion of this incident. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division responded and is handling the fire investigation side of this incident.
At this time, both portions of this incident are still under investigation, and no further information was provided.
