At 12:03 PM on May 6, 2026 Marshfield Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 503 S Cedar Ave. for reports of a trash can on fire next to a home. En route dispatch advised that the fire had now spread to the house and the structure was involved as well.
On scene crews found the rear of the home heavily involved with fire and was spreading into the interior and attic areas of home. A box alarm was requested asking for all off duty personnel and mutual aid assistance. Crews made a quick knock down of the fire with a cross lay handline. The fire however had extended into void spaces of the home and vertical ventilation had to be made through a metal roof checking for extension.
Bystanders advised home was empty, however one person was found in the home sleeping during primary search and was evacuated without incident. Crews remained on scene for approximately 2 hours checking for fire extension and ensuring extinguishment.
The home was turned back over to the owner and they would be staying with family. The Red Cross was notified as well.
