15-Ton Oven Goes Through Floor, Crushes Two Firemen Fighting Blaze
Jun 10, 1939 - Madison, WI

Judson Holocomb and Adolph Habich were fighting a fire at the Mary Ann Bake Shop when a 15 ton oven broke through the floor taking the men with it and crushing the two. They were the first Madison firefighters to die in the line of duty.



Mary Ann Bake Shop - 602 S. Park St.
Judson H. Holcomb (38) of 2021 Rutledge St.
Adolph N. Habich (42) of 2632 E. Washington Ave.