Shed destroyed but animals saved in fire at Breezy Hill Campground

On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 5:36 p.m. , the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call in regards to a horse/storage shed on fire with flames visible at Breezy Hill Campground, located at N4177 Cearns Lane, west of Eden. The Eden Fire Department and Deputies from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office were immediately dispatched.

The shed consists of storage area for machinery as well as an area for horses.

A Sheriff’s Deputy was first on scene and observed a significant amount of smoke and flames coming from the roof of the shed. Numerous civilians on sight were attempting to get equipment and other items out of the shed. All horses were safely removed from the shed, and away from the area.

No fire personnel were injured. Two civilians were evaluated on scene by paramedics for smoke inhalation. The attic area and roof sustained significant fire and water damage. The shed is believed to be a total loss. The property is owned by Jon and Jennifer Wiltzius. The fire is believed to have started in an exterior electrical box, and then spread to the roof area.

The Sheriff’s Office and Eden Fire Department were assisted by the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center and We Energies. The following fire departments assisted at the scene: City of Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue, Campbellsport Fire Department and Ambulance, Brownsville Fire Department, Lamartine Fire Department, Lomira Fire Department, Mount Calvary Fire Department, Oakfield Fire Department, Town of Fond du Lac Fire Department, Kewaskum Fire Department, Theresa Fire Department, RIT Team 2 and 4.