Improperly discarded fireworks to blame for garage fire

On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 11:04 p.m., the Fond du Lac County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a fire at a residence located at N6041 Stillwater Drive in the Town of Fond du Lac. The caller reported flames in the attached garage.

A deputy from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office was first on scene and confirmed that all occupants and pets had safely evacuated the home. The deputy observed visible smoke and flames coming from the garage.

Fire crews from the Town of Fond du Lac Fire Department and First Responders, as well as mutual aid from the Lamartine Fire Department and City of Fond du Lac Fire Department, arrived on scene and quickly worked to contain and extinguish the fire. Thanks to their swift response, the fire was prevented from spreading beyond the garage and was limited to damage within the garage wall and ceiling.

While some items stored in the garage were lost, the main living quarters of the home sustained only minor smoke exposure. No civilian or emergency personnel injuries were reported.

Following an initial investigation, the fire is believed to have originated from fireworks that had been discarded in or near garbage cans. The fire is not considered suspicious.