Western Wisconsin Family Loses Several Animals, Including 3 Dogs, In Barn Fire

Upon arrival, crews found a barn fully engulfed in heavy fire and smoke, and immediately began efforts to extinguish the flames.

Posted Wed, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:15 am CT

April 8, 2026

A western Wisconsin family is mourning after they say they lost several animals, including their three dogs, in a barn fire early Tuesday morning.

The River Falls Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a fire at Walker Farm, located near County Road M, at approximately 1:30 a.m.

Upon arrival, crews found a barn fully engulfed in heavy fire and smoke, and immediately began efforts to extinguish the flames.

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