River's Bend Resort Fire Mystery | Madison News

A devastating fire tore through River’s Bend Resort’s main bar building Tuesday afternoon, leaving it completely destroyed—though miraculously, no one was hurt. Firefighters battled the blaze from the outside after the roof collapsed and flames spread too fast to contain from within. The resort, which had just earned its best inspection ever, was caught off guard. Longtime camper Alesha Umentum, who’s spent 15 years there, described the smoke as overwhelming and emotional, calling the resort a cornerstone of community memories. As investigators dig into the cause and owners await insurance, the outpouring of support from Wisconsin businesses and locals shows resilience and unity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/e49dfb099f442f3c