Madison Reporter

At 6:23 p.m. on Friday, July 19, a fire was reported at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station located at 8502 Mineral Point Road in Verona, Wisconsin. The research station, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializes in agronomic and horticultural plant breeding and supports community outreach and student training. It also manages feed and manure for UW–Madison livestock.

The Madison Fire Department and the University of Wisconsin Police Department were among the first responders on the scene, with additional support from local agencies arriving later.

Early reports indicate that the fire originated in a hay shed. The shed, along with a barn and several farm implements, was declared a total loss. No injuries to employees or emergency response personnel have been reported.

Fire investigators and law enforcement remain on-site as an investigation is underway. Currently, law enforcement does not suspect foul play. Further updates will be provided as they become available.