05/19/2026
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At 2:09PM on Monday, May 11th, the Morrison Volunteer Fire Department, along with Greenleaf and Wayside Fire Department, were dispatched to the 6000 block of Morrison Road for a reported barn fire. Initial dispatch information indicated a barn filled with hay was on fire. Due to the reported structure fire, automatic mutual aid was started immediately.
Morrison units arrived on scene at 2:14PM to find light smoke showing with visible fire on the northwest side of the barn and flames beginning to extend through the south wall. Due to the close proximity of a nearby garage and residence, crews quickly deployed a 2.5” handline along with a 1.75” handline to begin fire attack and protect the exposures.
As crews began operations, fire conditions rapidly intensified with heavy fire pushing through the south wall of the structure. Water was on the fire at 2:15PM while additional incoming units assisted with fire suppression, water supply, and exposure protection operations. A MABAS Box Alarm 8-12 was requested to the Working Still level for additional manpower and resources.
A tender shuttle operation was established to provide a continuous water supply to the scene. During firefighting and overhaul operations, an excavator was utilized to assist crews with accessing remaining hot spots within the hay and collapsed debris. Approximately 30,000 gallons of water were used during fire fighting operations.
Due to the amount of fire and hay inside the structure, the barn was declared a total loss. Crews remained on scene for several hours extinguishing hot spots and completing overhaul operations. The fire was successfully contained to the barn with no extension to nearby structures. All units cleared the scene at approximately 6:14PM.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported during this incident.
Morrison Road in the area of the incident was temporarily closed by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office during fire operations and was later transitioned to barricades after law enforcement units were released from the scene.
The Morrison Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the Wayside Fire Department, Greenleaf Fire Department, Denmark Fire Department, Wrightstown Fire Department, De Pere Fire Rescue, County Rescue Services, Wisconsin Public Service, Brown County Sheriff’s Office, and Brown County Communications for their assistance during this incident.
