Wildfire — Adams, Wisconsin
2020-05-06 · Adams, Wisconsin
1
Direct deaths
$3K
Property damage
Event narrative
One person died as a result of a small wildfire east of Cottonville. The cause of death was cardiac arrest related to extreme stress or exertion from the fire. The fire only burned about 3 acres and started as a result of burning debris.
Wider weather episode
A small wildfire occurred May 6th east of Cottonville (Adams County) in the Town of Richfield. The burned remains of a person was found with the cause of death determined to be cardiac related because of extreme stress and exertion related to the fire. The fire consumed about 3 acres and was started by burning debris.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 892202. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.