BNSF Train Fire in Crawford County | Madison News

A BNSF train caught fire Saturday morning in Crawford County, sending smoke and flames from its rear engine—but thanks to quick action by the crew and local responders, no one was hurt. Firefighters from Rural Bridgeport and Prairie du Chien swiftly contained the blaze, though it forced temporary road closures on Limery Road and County Road K. Officials suspect a mechanical failure sparked the incident, and multiple agencies—including BNSF, police, and county crews—coordinated to restore normalcy. A stark reminder: even with modern tech, breakdowns still happen. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02f1f62fc0d93b55