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VILAS COUNTY: FIRE AT A LODGE DESTROYS A BUILDING


On Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:56 p.m., the Vilas County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting smoke and flames, which were coming from a maintenance building at 1965 Wild Eagle Lane in Eagle River, Wisconsin.  The building is owned by Wild Eagle Lodge.

According to Lieutenant Mike Aderman, "The building was not occupied and there were no injuries during the fire.  Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the maintenance building and prevent the fire from spreading to another building close by.  The Wild Eagle Lodge will remain open for business and service to their customers is not compromised.  The cause of the fire does not appear to be suspicious and foul play is not suspected upon initial investigation."

Agencies responding to the scene included the Eagle River Fire Department, Conover Fire Department, Three Lakes Fire Department, Aspirus Eagle River Ambulance, Vilas County Sheriff’s Department, and Eagle River Police Department.