Smoke observed from pole shed near highway, Independence WI


A caller reports large smoke from a pole shed near highway 121. The smoke may be from burning hay. The caller is trying to get a closer look to understand the situation. Fire is being notified and nearby residents may provide updates.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Caller reporting a large amount of smoke coming from the cold shed near State Highway 121. Nothing further at this time. We are facing out fire. ...in the area of State Highway 121. Repeating roughly in the area of State Highway 121 for a large amount of smoke coming out of a coal shed. My caller is trying to get closer to determine what's going on.
00:26
Extend fire, your time of page is 1750.
00:30
Possibly hay on fire. And he advised it light gray or white smoke. It's about a 70 by 50 pole shed. It will be the one that has the sign exit 98 on it.
00:44
Shortly. Continue the rest of your traffic. If he's able to stand by until we get there, that'd be great. I have disconnected with him, but I believe it is a neighbor. I think he could call back if he notices flames around.
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Location mentioned:
Near WI-121 w157, Independence, WI 54747
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