No injuries reported in large brush fire on Madison’s south east side

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Nearly a dozen fire crews responded to a massive brush fire early Saturday afternoon, according to the Madison Fire Department.

The first report came in shortly after 3 p.m. on the 3000 block of Meier Road, just north of Yahara Hills Golf Course.

MFD says the fire was 20 feet high and 50 meters wide when they arrived. — MFD says the fire was 20 feet high and 50 meters wide when they arrived.(Madison Fire Department)

MFD says the fire was 20 feet high and 50 meters wide when they arrived.

Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, leaving the property at roughly 11:15 p.m., according to MFD. Personnel remain on scene Sunday morning to monitor for hot spots.

MFD says the fire was 20 feet high and 50 meters wide when they arrived. — MFD says the fire was 20 feet high and 50 meters wide when they arrived.(Madison Fire Department)

No injuries have been reported.

Authorities are working to learn what caused the fire and the extent of the damage.

MFD says the fire was 20 feet high and 50 meters wide when they arrived. — MFD says the fire was 20 feet high and 50 meters wide when they arrived.(Madison Fire Department)

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