MELROSE, Wis. – Firefighters from Black River Falls, Farmington, Melrose and Sparta were unable to save a rural house. A neighbor had called in hearing several explosions about 12:40 a.m. No one was home. Two dogs and two cats died. The fire was at 6785 Cardinal Road between Melrose. And Sparta. Both the house and a garage were fully ablaze when fire crews arrived. Lost were several vehicles and equipment in the garage.
Unlivable. Several vehicles also were ablaze when crews arrived. The fire’s cause was under investigation. Image: Sparta Fire District