Fire damages Town of Oakfield home

A house in the Town of Oakfield sustained major damage Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as a result of fire.

At about 7:16 PM, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call in regards to the fire on an outside wall of the house at N3319 Oak Center Road. Upon arrival a member of the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office could see flames and along with a neighbor, started using a couple fire extinguishers on the blaze. According to the officer, the extinguishers were keeping the fire at bay, but it had extended into the attic.

The Oakfield Fire Department arrived on scene and was able to get the rest of the fire under control.

Initial investigation shows the fire started from a wood pellet stove on an outside wall. No injuries were reported.