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Large fire at John’s Disposal Services in Whitewater

Crews found one building fully engulfed in flames.
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Posted 1:07 PM, Jan 09, 2023
and last updated 6:50 PM, Jan 09, 2023

WHITEWATER, Wis. — Several departments responded to a fire at the trash yard John’s Disposal Services in Whitewater Sunday night.

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The fire at the trash yard in Whitewater

According to a news release from the City of Whitewater, crews responded to John’s Disposal Services at 107 County Highway U a few minutes before 10 p.m. Sunday.

Crews found one building fully engulfed in flames. A number of area fire departments assisted in helping put out the fire.

No workers from John’s Disposal Services were at the facility at the time of the fire. No injuries have been reported. Traffic has been reopened on Highway U, according to the city.

Trash and recycling are expected to remain on schedule from John’s Disposal Services; any delays are not expected to last longer than 24 hours.

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