Fire Damages KFC/A&W Commercial Building

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin Stieve, Fire Chief May 3, 2023 FIRE DAMAGES COMMERCIAL BUILDING Extensive Heat and Smoke Damage to Interior of KFC/A&W Building BARABOO, May 3, 2023 — At 8:03 a.m. Baraboo Police and Baraboo Area Fire and EMS District were dispatched to 900 Highway 136 for report of heavy smoke coming from the vents in the rear of the building. Upon arrival of the police and fire personnel there was heavy smoke coming from the roof of the building. An initial report of possible occupants was proven false when fire personnel completed a primary search of the building. Fire crews extinguished the fire on the interior and inspected roof top exhaust system where fire was also located. The gas meter for the building was secured by fire personnel. The electrical supply for the building was shut down by Alliant Energy personnel. No civilian or firefighter injuries occurred at this incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Baraboo Area Fire and EMS District personnel and Baraboo Police. The fire is not considered suspicious. There was major heat and smoke damage to the interior of the building. Management for the business was on scene and the building was turned over to them when the fire investigation was complete. Baraboo Area Fire and EMS personnel were further assisted on scene by the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department. Baraboo Area Fire and EMS personnel appreciate citizen involvement and updates when responding to an incident like this, but we also want to remind citizens to remain clear of a building on fire as the smoke is extremely toxic. ###END### The Baraboo Area Fire and EMS District IMPACTS the community through professional emergency response, prevention, and public education.