Washington County Communications received a report of a garage fire at a residence on East Gate Court, in the Village of Jackson. The Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department responded to the scene on Sunday night, July 5 at 10:28 p.m.

The Jackson Fire Department, with assistance from the West Bend, Germantown, Hartford and Slinger Fire Departments quickly brought the fire under control and prevented it from spreading into the main living area of the home. During firefighting operations, multiple fireworks stored inside the garage ignited and exploded, creating additional hazards for emergency responders.

The investigation determined the fire was caused by spent mortar-style fireworks that had been placed near a garbage can, adjacent to the garage. Although the fireworks had been discharged earlier in the evening, they retained enough heat to ignite nearby combustible materials.

A 27-year-old man was cited for the possession and use of fireworks in violation of a Village of Jackson Ordinance.