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State of Emergency declared for Madison, Dane County due to fires

Posted at 1:32 PM, Jul 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-19 14:32:36-04

Gov. Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency for Madison and Dane County following two fires Friday morning at electric substations in the downtown metropolitan area of Madison.

The declaration is to provide state support during the large power outage that is exacerbated by the extreme heat wave affecting the area, according to a press release.

“We are grateful that no one has been injured as a result of the explosion and fires this morning, and I want to thank emergency personnel who responded quickly to contain the situation,” Evers said. “With the power outages and the extreme heat, I have directed all state agencies to provide assistance and authorized Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to activate the National Guard to assist local authorities if needed. Keeping folks safe remains our top priority as we continue to manage and respond to this situation.”