Chicken farm fire in Palmyra, multiple agencies respond
PALMYRA, Wis. - A fire broke out at a chicken farm in Palmyra on Thursday, April 23.
Multiple agencies are responding to the scene. Viewer video shows a large plume of smoke rising in the air from the site off of State Highway 59, between Palmyra and Whitewater.
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WisDOT said Highway 59 is now closed in both directions at Piper Road due to the fire.
By 3:15 p.m., the fire was mostly extinguished with fire trucks spraying water over the smoldering ruins.
Wisconsin DNR: Fire danger high, very high across state Thursday
The Wisconsin DNR has asked the public to avoid outdoor burning with fire danger considered "high" or "very high" across the entire state Thursday.
FOX6 News is at the scene working to learn more about the farm and fire. Check back for updates.
Palmyra chicken farm fire
A large fire broke out at a chicken farm in Palmyra on Thursday, April 23. Multiple fire agencies responded.
The Source: FOX6 is on scene near the site working to gather more info.