Family of 8 Displaced After Devastating Chilton House Fire

Chilton firefighters battle blaze that destroyed family's home and belongings

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A family of eight in Chilton, Wisconsin was left without a home and most of their possessions after an early morning fire on Saturday destroyed their residence. Firefighters responded to the blaze on Hickory Hills Road around 5:30 a.m. and found the first floor of the home completely burned through from a basement fire, forcing them to fight the flames from the outside before entering the second floor to prevent the fire from spreading to the attic. All eight family members were treated and released from a local hospital for possible smoke inhalation, and the community is now rallying to support the displaced family who tragically lost everything in the devastating fire.

Why it matters

House fires that completely destroy a family's home and belongings are traumatic events that can leave victims in dire need of community support. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety, the need for homeowner's insurance, and the way a small town can come together to assist neighbors in crisis.

The details

Firefighters arrived on the scene of the Hickory Hills Road fire to find significant smoke billowing from the home, with the entire first floor burned through from a basement fire. Crews were forced to fight the blaze from the outside before later entering the second floor to prevent the flames from spreading to the attic. The home suffered extreme damage from the fire, smoke, and water. All eight members of the family were treated and released from a local hospital for possible smoke inhalation.

  • The fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Chilton Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the early morning blaze and battled the flames to prevent further destruction.

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What’s next

The community is rallying to support the displaced family and collect donations to help them replace their lost belongings.

The takeaway

This tragic fire serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of fire safety and having adequate homeowner's insurance coverage. The outpouring of support from the Chilton community also highlights the power of neighbors helping neighbors in times of crisis.