Wildfire results in death investigation in Shawano County

Shawano County Deputies responded to the area of Wildwood Rd near Townline Rd in the Township of Navarino for a fire related incident Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Upon their arrival, they found an active wildfire burning a large amount of acreage.

Deputies were met by the caller who had burn related injuries. She reported her husband was still in the area where the fire was active. Deputies were able to enter the reported area and found the male party to be deceased. The female was transported via ambulance for her injuries. It is known they were burning brush in a burn pit prior to the fire spreading and becoming out of control. Fire crews arrived on scene and were able to get the fire under control and contained.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Office Detectives responded to this scene and are handling the death investigation portion of this incident. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Division, responded and are handling the fire investigation side of this incident. At this time, both portions of this incident are still under investigation and no further information will be released.

The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Wisconsin DNR, Navarino-Lessor Fire Department, Clintonville Ambulance, and the Shawano County Coroner’s Office.