Digital Content Manager
Chad Thompson was hired as the Digital Content Manager at WKOW in July of 2023. Thompson came to southern Wisconsin from Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked as a Digital Editor at KCCI 8 News. He began his career in journalism as a reporter for a daily newspaper in central Iowa. Download the 27 New Now app and 27 Storm Track app here
EDGERTON, Wis. (WKOW) — Firefighters battled a 10-acre grass fire beneath solar panels at the North Rock Solar Farm on Monday.
Lakeside Fire & Rescue responded to the brush fire around 12:32 p.m. and found an active grass fire burning beneath the solar panels, Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Whitmore said.
Firefighters quickly worked to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further, according to a press release. Windy conditions and the fire’s location prompted crews to call for backup.
Evansville Fire and Footville Fire responded with brush trucks and helped extinguish the flames.
Crews brought the fire under control and stayed on scene for about two hours to complete overhaul and ensure all hot spots were extinguished. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Send breaking news tips to news@wkow.com.
Digital Content Manager
Chad Thompson was hired as the Digital Content Manager at WKOW in July of 2023. Thompson came to southern Wisconsin from Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked as a Digital Editor at KCCI 8 News. He began his career in journalism as a reporter for a daily newspaper in central Iowa. Download the 27 New Now app and 27 Storm Track app here
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