There is more information regarding a house fire on Wednesday night, April 15 around 10:12 p.m. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire at a single- family residence in the 3700 block of Division Road, in the Town of Jackson.

Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene along with the Jackson Fire Department. The Jackson Fire Department was assisted by the Germantown, Newburg, Slinger, West Bend, St. Lawrence, Richfield, Fillmore, Kewaskum, Allenton, and Lifestar Ambulance.

Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom in the area. They later observed smoke and flames from the residence. A neighbor responded with a fire extinguisher and was able to get some of the fire out.

The fire had already spread through the interior of the home. The residence was empty at the time.

The fire was started by a lightning strike. Initial estimate to the residence and vehicle was $335,000.

Highway 60 was closed for two and a half hours and Division Road was closed for three and a half hours.