Animal nesting materials start fire in chimney on Fond du Lac house

The Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department responded to a reported chimney fire Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Just before 5 p.m., a call came into the Fond du Lac County Communications center reporting flames coming from a chimney at a Cherry Lane residence.

Upon arrival, crews found heavy white smoke and flames coming from the chimney.

Investigation into the fire showed that nesting materials from an animal is what caught on fire.

There was minimal damage reported to the house and the fire department had cleared within an hour.

Residents are reminded to check fireplaces and means of exhaust before starting fires in home fire places this fall and winter.