Update: Name released in fatal fire in Township of Elk Mound

UPDATE: The victim in the house fire has been identified as 81-year-old Patricia L. Meyer.

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On October 16, 2025, at approximately 12:53 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center received a call from an individual who advised of a structure fire at a residence with a person still trapped in the residence. The person had mobility issues and was unable to get out. The  Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Elk Mound Fire Department responded to the scene at E9099  570th Ave in the Township of Elk Mound, Dunn County, Wisconsin.  

The Dunn County Communications Center received another call from a delivery driver who was passing by. He reported that the house was fully engulfed in flames, and he attempted to make entry but had to turn around due to the flames and smoke.  

The residence was fully engulfed in fire upon the arrival of law enforcement, and they were not able to make entry due to the flames. Elk Mound Fire Department, along with Colfax Fire,  Wheaton Fire, Eau Claire Township Fire, and Menomonie Fire Departments, worked for several hours to extinguish the fire. Colfax Ambulance, along with Menomonie Ambulance, also responded to the scene.  

Once the fire was out, the body of a female was located in the residence. She was pronounced deceased by the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office. The cause and origin remain under investigation. The case remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office,  Dunn County ME’s Office, and Elk Mound Fire.  

Names will not be released at this time pending notification of family.  

Media release.