Lightning strikes homes – starts fires in southwest Fond du Lac County

Thunderstorms heading through the area Friday morning, April 18, 2025 caused a lightning strike that hit a house in the southwest part of Fond du Lac County.

Just before 6:20 AM the bolt struck the residence at N3330 Radio Road. At first only smoke was found in the basement but the homeowner then stated fire was seen and was spreading.

Firefighters from Alto, Waupun, and Brandon Fairwater as well as Rapid Intervention Team 3 and Lifestar EMS were sent to the scene. Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Deputies with the help of a Waupun Police Officer helped with traffic control.

A second house was struck just before 7 AM on Highway 26 south of Rosendale. Fire departments responded to that house but no fire was found. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for counties south of Fond du Lac County at the time.

This is a developing story and more information will be released at a later time.