At approximately 8:04 PM on October 1, 2025, Whitewater Fire/EMS received a report of smoke
coming from an apartment at 1563 W. Wildwood Rd.
Engine 121 arrived on scene within five minutes of dispatch and initially reported no visible fire.
Upon further investigation, firefighters observed smoke coming from an apartment interior door. An
aggressive offensive attack was initiated, which limited fire damage to the bedroom of origin and
prevented the fire from spreading throughout the apartment.
The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical components located in the bedroom, with a
power strip suspected to have contributed to ignition. The cause is not suspicious in nature.
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. One occupant was evaluated for smoke inhalation
but was not transported. Only the residents of the affected apartment were displaced as a result of
this incident.
Whitewater Fire/EMS was assisted on scene by:
- Lauderdale-LaGrange, Lakeside, and City of Delavan Engines
- Fort Atkinson Truck
- Jefferson and Elkhorn Squads
- Janesville Ambulance
- Chiefs from LaGrange, Jefferson, and Fort Atkinson
- We Energies (gas/electric)
- City of Whitewater Police Department
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the Whitewater Fire Department.
