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House fire re-ignites in PdC

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Two drivers run over water hoses

On Sunday, Jan. 10, at approximately 9 p.m., the Prairie du Chien Fire Department responded to 329 S. Wacouta Ave. for a house fire.

The fire is believed to have started due to electrical problems that began in the walls of the bathroom on the second floor and went up into the attic before going down to the first floor.
There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

The fire department was on the scene for approximately 2.5 hours.

During the fire, a private vehicle ran over and got hung up on a 5-inch diameter hose that was full of water.

The fire re-ignited on Monday morning at about 10 a.m. and the fire department was once again called to the scene. Firefighters remained on the scene for about three hours.

As a result of the fire, there was quite a bit of damage to the interior walls of the house.

On Monday morning, a postal truck ran over one of the fire department’s hoses that was not full of water at the time. The truck dragged the hose couplings for several feet and put a hole in the hose. The couplings will have to be tested because they may now be out of round, said Fire Chief Harry Remz.

In addition, a fire hydrant had to be dug out from under the snow.

Remz said he urges all citizens driving to refrain from driving over fire hoses, and to also dig out fire hydrants near their properties. He said that the hoses are rubber lined and driving over them causes abrasions that weaken the hose.

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