A brush fire is spreading and threatening homes and businesses in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The blaze began burning Sunday near Capitol Drive & Barker Road.
UPDATE: The brush fire burning in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is threatening homes and businesses. The blaze, which began burning Sunday near Capitol Drive & Barker Road, is spreading quickly, prompting evacuations, WTMJ-TV reported.
A brush fire is spreading and threatening a car dealership on Capitol Drive & Barker Road in Brookfield, Wisconsin. (Representational Image/ UnSplash)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
Residents spoke to the television station and described the fire as "terrifying."
"We saw the smoke coming from outside our window and came over to watch," Maddie Vetta told WTMJ-TV. “We used to live in Colorado, and there was one fire there we saw, but it was not like this, not this close to where we live.”
The Brookfield Fire Department (BFD) crews are actively working to extinguish the flames. BFD officials have urged residents to follow burn bans and restrictions.
ORIGINAL STORY: A brush fire is spreading and threatening a car dealership on Capitol Drive & Barker Road in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Crews are at the scene trying to contain the blaze.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
Waukesha Alerts confirmed two fire department units are at the scene. The size of the blaze is not known.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Waukesha Alerts confirmed two fire department units are at the scene. The size of the blaze is not known.
{{/usCountry}}
“Fire department on scene reporting a very large brush fire with a thick plume of smoke that can be seen from a distance, additional resources being requested,” a post on Waukesha Alerts' X handle stated.
The blaze is spreading to north and east, threatening multiple subdivisions.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.
Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
