Severe Storm Triggers Fire Department Response in New Glarus

High winds and heavy rain moved through New Glarus Wednesday afternoon, prompting a response to a reported power line fire, blown transformer and multiple reports of downed trees and power lines across the area.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
Severe Storm Triggers Fire Department Response in New Glarus

UPDATE: (4:17 p.m.): Crews later confirmed the Tucker Road call involved a large branch on wires with the line arcing, and Alliant Energy was requested to respond. Scanner traffic also noted a downed sign in New Glarus and minor rural road washouts, though crews indicated those washouts were not an immediate problem overnight.

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