Fire destroys Car Near Waupun

At 7:10 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Waupun Country Fire Department was paged out to a car on fire on County Highway M, just north of Highway 151 in Dodge County, south of the City of Waupun.

Upon arrival of the fire department, the vehicle was well involved with fire.

According to Waupun Fire Chief BJ DeMaa, it appeared the fire started in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, but it was unknown exactly what may have started the blaze.

Lifestar Ambulance was dispatched to the scene due to the driver, who was lone occupant of the car, suffering from possible smoke inhalation. The driver was not transported by the ambulance however as they were going to seek medical treatment on their own.

Assisting at the scene were deputies from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.