By Mike Leischner
Fire along Highway 29 near Wausau. Image courtesy: WAOW TV
RIB MOUNTAIN, WI (WSAU) â Last weekendâs fire along Packer Drive that destroyed Grundmanâs Self-Service Garage has been described as the first five-alarm incident in the South Area Fire and Emergency Response District history.
A news release from SAFER says a total of six buildings were lost in the blaze which started at 143771 Packer Drive just outside the Wausau city limits. Within an hour crews realized they wouldnât be able to contain the blaze on their own and called for mutual aid.
A total of 150 firefighters responded to the incident. Equipment on scene included 17 water tenders, 11 engines, two ladder trucks, and multiple brush trucks. Those resources came from a total of 17 fire crews from Marathon and Lincoln Counties including SAFER, City of Wausau, Town of Wausau, Athens, Spencer, Stratford, Riverside, Mosinee, Kronenwetter, and Merrill.
Grundmanâs Self Service Garage Fire was âFive Alarmâ Incident By Mike Leischner
May 3, 2021 | 5:00 PM
RIB MOUNTAIN, WI (WSAU) â Last weekendâs fire along Packer Drive that destroyed Grundmanâs Self-Service Garage has been described as the first five-alarm incident in the South Area Fire and Emergency Response District history.
A news release from SAFER says a total of six buildings were lost in the blaze which started at 143771 Packer Drive just outside the Wausau city limits. Within an hour crews realized they wouldnât be able to contain the blaze on their own and called for mutual aid.
A total of 150 firefighters responded to the incident. Equipment on scene included 17 water tenders, 11 engines, two ladder trucks, and multiple brush trucks. Those resources came from a total of 17 fire crews from Marathon and Lincoln Counties including SAFER, City of Wausau, Town of Wausau, Athens, Spencer, Stratford, Riverside, Mosinee, Kronenwetter,
How about no âmowâ foolishness?
The City of Wausau is now enabling unkempt lawns by passing the âNo Mow Mayâ resolution. Plant some perennials and annuals that attract bees and wonât contribute to blight in your neighborhood. Examples include: Hyssop, Aster, Basil, Black-Eyed Susan, Lilac, Lavender, Oregano, Sage, Zinnia. There are so many options that are better than a weed-filled lawn that will spread throughout the neighborhood!
For those that donât want dandelions in their yards, hereâs a DIY recipe for weed killer thatâs safe for humans and pets:
1 gallon white vinegar (You could use another type of vinegar, but white is the cheapest and easiest to buy in large quantities)
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