On Wednesday December 21, 2022, at 12:19 a.m., Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue and Police Departments responded to A-1 Auto & Marine, 10528 Sheridan Road, in Pleasant Prairie for the report of a garage fire.
The initial caller advised that a detached garage was on fire. Pleasant Prairie Police officers arrived on location shortly after and advised that numerous vehicles and another building were also now on fire. Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue upgraded to a working still requesting resources. Fire & Rescue arrived on location confirmed advising one fully involved detached garage, one partially involved accessory structure, and a residential home sustaining damage. In addition, the department noted over twenty cars burning or damaged. Crews confirmed that no one was located inside any of the affected structures and began defensive fire operations. Due to the cold weather conditions and the fire conditions, the Incident Commander upgraded the incident to a “Box” Alarm utilizing MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) and requested WE Energies Gas & Electric Divisions to the scene to secure utilities. The assisting fire agencies include; from Wisconsin – Bristol, Kenosha, Paris, Salem Lakes, Somers, and Wind Lake; from Illinois - Beach Park, Grayslake, Newport, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion. Some of these units backfilled and assisted in responding to normal call volume during the incident. In addition, The Racine Fire Bells responded to provide emergency service support to all responders on scene. During the incident only one civilian reported a minor injury and was treated on the scene and released. No injuries were reported by any responding personnel.
The scene is being investigated by the Kenosha County Fire Investigation Task Force which the Pleasant Prairie Fire & Rescue and Police Departments are a part of. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information should contact the Pleasant Prairie Police Department at 262.694.7353.