On February 27, 2025, at approximately 3:46 p.m., the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department received a telephone call for a report of smoke coming from a residence in the 2700 block of Wazhashk Trail.
According to police, "Upon arriving on scene, responding units confirmed that all the home’s occupants were safely exited from the residence and that there were no pets. The officers observed heavy smoke emanating from the structure. No flames were initially visible, but, within minutes, flames were seen.
"A preliminary investigation indicated that the fire was likely caused from the oven in the kitchen. There is no suspicion of criminal activity. It is unknown at this time if the residence will be a partial or complete loss."
Agencies assisting with the structure fire were the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center, Lac du Flambeau Fire Department, Lac du Flambeau Emergency Medical Services, Lac du Flambeau Victim/Witness Services, Lac du Flambeau Emergency Management, Lac du Flambeau Tribal Wardens, Lac du Flambeau Economic Support, Lac du Flambeau Family Resource Center, Arbor Vitae Fire Department, Woodruff Fire Department, Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, and Wisconsin Public Service.
According to police, "Upon arriving on scene, responding units confirmed that all the home’s occupants were safely exited from the residence and that there were no pets. The officers observed heavy smoke emanating from the structure. No flames were initially visible, but, within minutes, flames were seen.
"A preliminary investigation indicated that the fire was likely caused from the oven in the kitchen. There is no suspicion of criminal activity. It is unknown at this time if the residence will be a partial or complete loss."
Agencies assisting with the structure fire were the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center, Lac du Flambeau Fire Department, Lac du Flambeau Emergency Medical Services, Lac du Flambeau Victim/Witness Services, Lac du Flambeau Emergency Management, Lac du Flambeau Tribal Wardens, Lac du Flambeau Economic Support, Lac du Flambeau Family Resource Center, Arbor Vitae Fire Department, Woodruff Fire Department, Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, and Wisconsin Public Service.