TINA L. SCOTT
EDITOR
On Dec. 11, 2021, at approximately 6:34 p.m., the Town of Corning Fire Department (CFD), Merrill Fire Department/EMS, and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a house fire on Midway Rd. just north of County Rd. M in the Town of Corning, according to a press release issued on Monday.
Upon arrival, the house was fully engulfed in flames, according to those first to respond. The home’s two occupants were able to safely evacuate the residence. Merrill EMS checked on the occupants, the press release said, and they reported no injuries.
The occupants told on-scene investigators a water heater began to smoke and flames began to come out of it and they attempted to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher but were unsuccessful. They left the house and called 911.
The home is a total loss and the occupants stayed with family the night of the fire according to the CFD.
The Town of Hamburg Fire Department and Wisconsin Public Service also assisted on scene.
