Child dies in Calumet County house fire

A Calumet County child is dead as a result of a house fire early Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Just after 2 AM the New Holstein Fire Department was called out for a report of a house fire as well as a child not breathing. Upon arrival, emergency responders located the unresponsive child, and despite life saving efforts, the child was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.

In addition to New Holstein, the St Anna, Kiel and Chilton Fire Departments were called to assist with the fire. Now the state fire marshal and the Calumet County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the cause of the fire. No other information has been released.