Richfield Fire, local agencies respond to SV Pallet

RICHFIELD – On March 14, just before 4 a.m., Richfield Rural Fire Department responded to SV Pallet at 8128 State Highway 80 for a report of flames coming from the business.
“At 4:06 a.m., Command requested a MABAS Box Alarm for more resources. Upon arrival we found heavy fire coming from the north manufacturing building that was approximately 60 feet by 200 feet in size. The building was fully involved, and after confirming that no one was in the building a defensive attack was initiated. At 4:37 a.m., Command upgraded to a MABAS Second Alarm to bring in more resources and requested another agency just for tenders,” Richfield Fire Chief Josh Sabo stated.
“The manufacturing facility with heavy fire load created challenges for extinguishment. It is estimated that we used over 300,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. We were able to stop the fire from entering the attached 60 feet by 120 feet warehouse of the building that was full of pallets.
“Due to the wind and dry vegetation we also had to deal with multiple small grass fires created by blowing embers.”
Area agencies were on scene until 1:25 p.m.

No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Richfield Rural Fire Department was further aided by Arpin, Cameron, Hewitt, Wood County Central Rapid Intervention Team, Auburndale, Lincoln, Marshfield, Pittsville, Rock, Stratford, and Vesper agencies, as well as Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Wood County Highway Department, Doine Excavating and Alliant Energy.