Two fires in Door County, likely sparked by wood stoves, occurred within hours amid subzero temps, delaying response and stressing crews.

Firefighters in Door County responded to two fires within four hours on Monday amid frigid temperatures. The first, at a County Road F home near Gibraltar, began in the walk-out basement, likely near a wood stove, with heavy smoke but no occupants inside; crews contained the fire before it spread upstairs. A second fire followed on Martin Road, with details still pending. Harsh conditions, including subzero wind chills, hampered operations, requiring crews to prepare vehicles and gear for cold weather and quickly reload between calls. Multiple agencies assisted, and officials stressed the importance of preparedness for extreme weather.