Fond du Lac Fire Damages House, Kills Pets

On the evening of August 15, 2023 at 6:48 p.m. Fond du Lac Fire Rescue was dispatched to 129 W. Scott St. for a reported fire in a two story single family residential home. Upon arrival crews found fire showing from a first floor window and heavy smoke emitting from the entire building.  Fire Companies quickly knocked the fire down from the outside and made an interior fire attack extinguishing the fire.  Crews then searched the entire building for occupants finding none. 

Heavy damage occurred to the home with smoke and water damage throughout the building.  The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes, and no other structures were damaged.  There were no injuries reported, however two pets perished in the fire. Alliant Energy was called to the scene to secure electric and gas utilities. The Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents of the home. 

Fire investigators will be working to determine the cause and origin of the fire. FDL Police Department assisted with scene and traffic control.