Huge Fire in Tomah on Superior Ave.

On 2/23/2024 at 05:17pm, the Tomah Fire Department was dispatched to the 1100 block of Superior Ave. for the report of a structure fire.
First arriving personnel reported heavy fire and smoke showing from the North side of 1102 Superior Avenue, growing quickly. There were reports that an explosion took place. Due to the initial report, along with the building type and construction, auto aid was provided from Fort McCoy Fire Department, and mutual aid was requested from Oakdale Fire Department and the Town of Lincoln Fire Department for an engine and manpower. Shortly later, Fire Chief Adler pulled a MABAS box alarm to the 3rd level requesting more resources.
The Tomah Police Department was first on scene to help clear the affected apartments, ensuring everyone was out.
Suppression efforts took nearly nine hours to contain the fire due to the nature of the buildings and their contents. The fire spread into the adjacent 1104 Superior Avenue building. There was significant fire and water damage that occurred, affecting at least four of the buildings. Overhaul continued throughout the early morning hours. Crews were on the scene for twelve hours. There were 88 fire personnel on scene during the this incident.
2 firefighters reported minor injuries during the this incident.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Tomah Fire Department and Tomah PD.
Assisting at the scene was: Tomah Area Ambulance Service, Oakdale Fire Department, Fort McCoy Fire Department,
Volk Field Fire Department, Elroy Fire Department, Town of Lincoln Fire Department, West Salem Fire Department, Norwalk Fire Department, Cutler Fire Department, Hixton Fire Department, Mauston Fire Department, New Lisbon Fire Department, Black River Falls Fire, Tri-state Ambulance, Wilton Albulance, Reedsburg Ambulance, Tomah Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Monroe County 911 Communication Center, WE Energies, Alliant Energy, American Red Cross, and the City of Tomah Public Works Department. The Black River Falls Fire Department provided a change of quarters covering the city while we battled the fire.
A huge shout out to all of those who helped out and provided food and drinks to the firefighters, it was greatly appreciated.

Source: WRJC.com



  • Local Prep Scores from Thursday 5/22
    by WRJC WebMaster on May 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM

    WIAA Softball Regional Qrt-Final Scores Division 2 Reedsburg 13 Wisconsin Dells 3 Sauk Prairie 12 Mauston 0 Division 4 Necedah 11 Whitehall 7 Division 5 Wonewoc-Center 10  La Farge 8 New Lisbon 17 Tri-County 4 Regular Season Softball Royall 6 […]

  • Rockets Blast Off in 3rd Inning to Move on in Softball Postseason
    by WRJC WebMaster on May 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM

    The New Lisbon Rocket Softball Team moved on in the post season by routing Tri-County 17-4 Thursday night in a WIAA D5 Regional Quarter-Final matchup.  New Lisbon trailed 3-2 heading into the bottom of the 3rd inning but exploded for 9 runs to […]

  • Wisconsin PM News Summary
    by ted.ehlen@learfield.com on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

    Woman arrested in connection to huge warehouse fire (MILWAUKEE) An arrest in the aftermath of a huge fire Wednesday night at a vacant Milwaukee warehouse. Milwaukee Police arrested a 22-year-old woman in connection with the five-alarm fire which […]

  • Wisconsin AM News Summary
    by rneupert@learfield.com on May 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    Federal court blocks Trump administration from accessing WI voter rolls (MADISON) A federal court has blocked the US Department of Justice from accessing Wisconsin’s voter files. Judge James Peterson on Thursday dismissed an attempt by the […]

  • WRN Daily: Wisconsin Officials Urge Safety on Roads and Waterways Ahead of Memorial Day...
    by Sean.Maloney@learfield.com on May 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    As Memorial Day weekend approaches and the summer travel season begins, Wisconsin officials are reminding residents to prioritize safety—whether they’re driving to a destination or heading out on the water. The Wisconsin State Patrol is […]

  • Wisconsin AM Sports
    by bscott@wrn.com on May 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM

    The Brewers open a 3-game series with the World Champion L.A. Dodgers at Am Fam Field tonight – Cole Caufield scored a goal of Montreal last night as the Canadians beat Carolina 6-2 in the opener of the NHL’s Eastern Conference playoffs […]

  • Janssen, David F. Age 72 of Adams County
    by WRJC WebMaster on May 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM

    David F. Janssen, age 72, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Beloved husband to Karen, married for 52 years, father to Jamie (David) and Joe & grandfather of 6 (A.J., Dimitri, Sean, Sammi, Connor and Maddie).  He was the son of Alice and […]

  • WRN Daily: Study finds over 51% of deer ticks in Wisconsin carry Lyme disease bacteria
    by Sean.Maloney@learfield.com on May 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    A new study from Marshfield Clinic researchers is raising concerns about the prevalence of Lyme disease in Wisconsin’s tick population. Scientists found that more than 50 percent of deer ticks tested in the state are carrying Borrelia […]

  • WRN AM Summary
    by Sean.Maloney@learfield.com on May 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM

    New horror flick has Wisconsin origin (OSHKOSH) An upcoming horror movie has Wisconsin ties. “Backrooms” dates to an eerie 2002 photo of an empty room with dated yellow wallpaper taken from a renovation project at the Oshkosh Hobby Town […]

WISCONSINREPORT.COM (WiscReport.com) is not affiliated with Wisconsin Government or any state agency, department, entity, or other website or printed publication with Wisconsin in it’s name. Established in 2002, we operate completely independent from political parties and other forms of outside influence. Our Mission is to report the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. We are WiscReport on Twitter and Facebook. A Morbizco Internet Media online publication. – WisconsinReport.com.

Learn More about WisconsinReport.com.

Click or Tap to Go to McStreamy News, Info and Entertainment