Ephraim Firefighters Association

07/20/2026

Be weather aware this evening. Have multiple ways to get weather alerts.

A Tornado Watch has been issued across the region through 11 PM CDT Monday.

07/13/2026

UPDATE 4:20 P.M.

Water Street has reopened to traffic.

Chief MacDonald

UPDATE:

Water St. (STH 42) from Meadow Ln. to Coral Hill Rd will be closed for several hours while WPS replaces a pole due to the earlier accident. At this time it appears it will be closed until approximately 5pm. WDOR, fm 106.9 the Lodge, Let’s Go Door County, Door County Daily News

Traffic Alert:

There is currently a Traffic Accident on Water St. near Brodd Ln. Traffic is currently shut down and detoured using S. Coral Hill and Meadow Rd. Please use caution in this area.

Chief MacDonald

05/25/2026

Press Release:

On Sunday May 24, 2026 at 2225 hours Ephraim Fire and our Auto-Aid Partners were dispatched to 3092 Larson Lane in the Village of Ephraim for a reported stove on fire that had extended into the roof.

Chief MacDonald arrived on scene within 4 minutes of the page and found an approximate 800 square foot cottage with fire coming from the attic area and in the living room area, upon arrival of the Engine Company an aggressive interior fire attack was done bringing the fire under control at 2252 hours, extensive overhaul was done to make sure all hots spots were out. Firefighters used approximately 3500 gallons of water and 3 gallons of foam.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. Damage estimates at this time are approximately $200,000.00

There were no injuries to the occupants of the cottage but 1 Firefighter sustained some minor smoke inhalation and was treated by Paramedics on scene.

We would like to Thank our Auto-Aid Partners Gibraltar Fire - Rescue Association Inc., Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Dept, Baileys Harbor Fire and Rescue along with Door County EMS, Door County Sheriff's Office and the Door County Communications Center.

All Fire units cleared the scene at 0030 hours Monday morning.

End Chief MacDonald

03/18/2026

STH 42 is back open in Ephraim. Please use caution as there is hardpack snow on it is not plowed to car width yet.

Chief MacDonald

03/18/2026

STH 42 in Ephraim remains closed as of 8am Wednesday as the Highway Department continues to remove snow drifts.

Please plan alternative routes.

03/17/2026

State Highway 42 will remain closed Tuesday Evening. The Door County Highway Department worked tirelessly for hours trying to open up the Highway but due to the amount of snow they needed to break away for the Evening to get some rest.

Please seek alternative routes of travel for STH 42 in Ephraim

03/17/2026

State Highway 42 between Cty A and Cty Q in the Village of Ephraim is Closed. Road is impassable at this time, the Door County Highway Department will be working on it but it may take sometime to open it up.

All Village Roads are being worked on but will take time to get opened up.

We ask everyone to have patience while we deal with this historic winter storm.

Chief MacDonald

03/16/2026

STH 42 at Brookside Lane in the Village of Ephriam is closed to traffic. The road is currently impassable and will remain closed until the winds subside.

03/15/2026

Travel is NOT Advised at this time. County Highway and Local Road Crews are working the best they can to maintain the roads.