PHOTOS: Fire destroys north Military Business

Early Thursday morning October 24, 2024 the Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue and City of Fond du Lac Police responded to a report of lots of smoke in the area of Military and McWilliams Streets in Fond du Lac.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that a business at 322 north Military Road was on fire. No flames were showing, but thick black smoke billowed from the building, which is reported to be an auto shop.

According to KFIZ News Director Doug Raflik who was on the scene, the address was at least three businesses stringed together, with each having it’s own entrance. This was the farthest north of the three sections.

As fire fighters cut holes into the building to access the fire inside, the fire was able to get oxygen and flames erupted 20 feet in the air.

The fire was under control after about 90 minutes of firefighting.  The damaged sustained to the auto shop and contents inside are a total loss. Four vehicle parked near the building were also damaged, and the connected building sustained some smoke and water damage.