Wildfire forces evacuation of central Wisconsin homes

NECEDAH, Wis. (AP) - Crews have contained a wildlife that forced the evacuation of about 40 homes in Necedah in central Wisconsin.

Juneau County dispatch says firefighters responded to a report of a small fire near railroad tracks at 11:20 a.m. Monday. The fire grew and prompted the evacuation.

Officials said the fire apparently was caused by a passing train.

WISC-TV (https://bit.ly/1HkIe0B ) reports no structures were burned and no residents were hurt.

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Information from: WISC-TV, https://www.channel3000.com