Explosion and gas leak force evacuation, injures at least one in Sheboygan County

On Friday November 14, 2025 at approximately 1:18pm the Sheboygan County Emergency Dispatch Center received several 911 calls in reference to an explosion that occurred on Trio Lane which is in the Town of Mitchell, located in the southwest portion of Sheboygan County.

Numerous public safety resources were sent to the area.

On arrival of law enforcement they discovered that an excavation crew had ruptured a main natural gas line causing a significant explosion.

One member of the excavating crew was transported from the scene with unknown injuries. Residences within the immediate area were evacuated as a precaution.

At 5:30 pm the energies company indicated the scene was safe to approach and continue our investigation. Two houses sustained damage as a result of the incident and will not be habitable this evening.

The fire department is in the process of assessing the gas levels of the houses in the area and providing ventilation where appropriate. Residents are slowly being permitted to return to their houses.

Trio Lane will remain closed for the duration of this evening and during this investigation.