An accident involving an agricultural semi-tractor is to blame for an accident on Thursday that led to a home catching fire and State Highway 54 being closed in Casco for nearly seven hours.
The accident occurred before 2 p.m. near the intersection of State Highway 54 and County C. According to the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department, an agricultural semi-tractor exited a local business onto State Highway 54 without lowering its tarping mechanism after unloading its product. As a result, the tarping mechanism came into contact with the power lines, causing damage to both. The tarping mechanism was hit by another agricultural vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, causing damage to a nearby utility pole that started a structure fire. When emergency personnel arrived, one deputy knocked down a portion of the fire using an extinguisher, but flames had already reached the attic area.
The Casco Fire Department led several other agencies, including Algoma, Luxemburg, Kewaunee, New Franken, and Luxemburg Rescue, to fight the fire. At the same time, Wisconsin Public Service repaired the utility lines and restored power. Brussels-Union-Gardner Fire Department and Denmark Fire Department stood on standby. According to Wisconsin 511, STH 54 was opened at approximately 8:45 p.m.
