September 30, 2021 – Fond du Lac Co., WI – On September 24, 2021 at approximately 1:43 p.m. a Deputy from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office was passing by a residence, N4129 STH 26 in the Township of Waupun, when he observed smoke and flames coming from the rear of the two-story home.
At the same time the Fond du Lac County Communications Center began taking multiple 911 calls of a structure fire at the above location. Additional deputies along with the Waupun Country Fire Department were dispatched.
The deputy on scene observed two occupants still inside the residence that were unable to safely exit due to smoke and flames blocking the exits.
The deputy was able to utilize a Halligan tool to break open a window and safely remove a 66-year-old male and his 31-year-old son, both of whom live at the residence.
Through investigation it was determined a lawn mower had been parked in front of the garage and next to the entry door. The lawn mower started on fire, which quickly spread to the residence and attached garage.
As a result of the fire the entire structure sustained significant damage and is considered a complete loss. The fire is not believed to be suspicious. The 66-year-old male suffered minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene. No other injuries occurred as a result of the fire.
The following fire departments assisted at the scene: Alto, Oakfield, Brandon-Fairwater, Town of Fond du Lac, City of Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Lomira, Knowles, Fox Lake, Lamartine, Eden, St. Cloud and LifeStar Ambulance. The Fond du Lac County Highway Department and Alliant Energy also assisted.
STH 26 was closed between CTH TC and USH 151 for approximately 5 hours during the incident.
Sergeant Logan Will #151
