09/07/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Structure Fire – 5700 Block of Tuscany Ln, Town of Westport
Westport, WI — September 7, 2026 — At approximately 5:25 a.m., the Waunakee Fire District was dispatched to an alarm call in the 5700 block of Tuscany Ln in the Town of Westport. While crews were enroute, the call was upgraded to a reported garage fire.
Car 2 was the first apparatus to arrive on scene and established command. Upon arrival, fire personnel reported crackling coming from inside the garage, along with smoke visible and confirmed an active fire. Command immediately requested additional resources through the MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) to bring additional firefighters and apparatus from surrounding fire departments to assist with the incident.
Firefighters located a contained fire within the garage and quickly began fire suppression operations. Crews achieved fire knockdown at approximately 5:48 a.m. Firefighters then remained on scene to extinguish any remaining hot spots, check for fire extension, and ensure the scene was safe. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is determined to be electrical, and the extent of damage is currently undetermined.
Incident Summary
Incident: Structure Fire – Garage
Location: 5700 Block of Tuscany Ln, Town of Westport
Time Dispatched: 5:25 a.m.
Fire Knockdown: 5:48 a.m.
Water Used: Approximately 300 gallons
Injuries: None reported
Cause: Electrical
Damage Estimate: Undetermined at this time
Incident Cleared: Approximately 9:30 a.m.
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
The Waunakee Fire District reminds residents that working smoke alarms provide critical early warning and save lives. Smoke and fire can spread rapidly, and early notification from a working smoke alarm can provide occupants with the additional time needed to safely escape.
Residents are encouraged to ensure smoke alarms are installed on every level of their home, outside sleeping areas, and inside bedrooms. Smoke alarms should be tested regularly and replaced according to the manufacturer's recommendations, to ensure alarms work properly in the event of a fire.
Acknowledgements
The Waunakee Fire District extends its sincere gratitude to the agencies and utility partners who assisted with this incident. Their mutual-aid support and coordination were instrumental in providing the resources needed to safely and effectively manage the fire.
The Waunakee Fire District would like to thank the following partners for their assistance:
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Waunakee Police Department, Waunakee Area EMS, Madison Gas and Electric, Waunakee Utilities, Cross Plains Fire Department, DeForest Windsor Fire Department, Dane Fire Department,
Sun Prairie Fire Department, Dane County Communications Center
The Waunakee Fire Department appreciates the cooperation and support of our mutual-aid partners and the community as crews worked to bring this incident to a safe conclusion.
Respectfully submitted,
Chief Josh McWilliams
Waunakee Fire District
