Fond du Lac, House fire

The historic Octagon House in Fond du Lac has been steeped in intrigue since 1856
Former Fond du Lac Mayor Isaac Brown built the Octagon House in 1856, and it almost didn't survive the 1970s. Here's the history of the house.
House fire leaves Fond du Lac county home a 'total loss'
Marine veteran Stephen Lara lost his life savings in a highway stop by Nevada State Police, who seized his cash, highlighting the need for the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act to protect property owners from civil forfeiture abuses.
Controlled burn sparks house fire in Fond du Lac County, leaving two without a home
A controlled burn in Fond du Lac County led to a devastating house fire on Thursday afternoon, leaving two people without a home. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after 3 p.
Town of Metomen home in Fond du Lac County a total loss after fire Thursday afternoon
A town of Metomen home is a total loss after a fire Thursday afternoon. Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release a 911 call at 3:06 p.m. March 13 reported a residence at N13707 State 44 was fully engulfed in flames.
Controlled burn spreads, destroys Fond du Lac County house
A controlled burn ended up spreading across a lawn and ultimately destroyed a house in Fond du Lac County on Thursday.
People safely escape apartment fire in Fond du Lac
Authorities say three adults and an infant are now staying with family after an apartment caught fire in Fond du Lac. Everyone else was allowed to go back inside.
Two Fond du Lac households displaced after fire at South Royal Avenue apartment complex
An apartment caught fire just after 8 p.m. March 12 in Fond du Lac, displacing one household in the apartment and a family in the unit below.
Some tenants displaced by Fond du Lac apartment fire
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WBAY) - Several tenants at a 16-unit apartment in Fond du Lac are without a home after a fire. Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue arrived at 171 S. Royal Ave. and saw smoke coming from the attic and second story. They quickly extinguished the fire, and no one was hurt.
'It was difficult seeing the world shut down.' Fond du Lac readers share their COVID experiences.
At five years since COVID-19 began sweeping through Fond du Lac, here are some stories, from lost loved ones to long-term ...
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Train and semi-trailer collision in Fond du Lac County causes secondary crash, injuring one
One person was injured Wednesday in Fond du Lac County after a train collided with a semi-trailer when it failed to yield, ...
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Appleton woman arrested in Fond du Lac County after I-41 pursuit reaches speeds of 120 mph
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office arrested an Appleton woman after a high-speed pursuit on I-41. She is suspected of operating while impaired.
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Wisconsin DOJ investigating Fond du Lac officer-involved death
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved death from late February. According to ...
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Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac's Reach for the Stars raises $165K for summer programming
The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac held its 17th annual Reach for the Stars dinner last month, which raised over $165,000 ...
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Remember when skate-a-thons raised money at the Majestic Roller Rink in Fond du Lac?
From 1974 to 1988, the Majestic Roller Rink on Pioneer Road hosted not only skating events, but also popular dances for area youth and all other ages.
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Students ride in squad cars as Fond du Lac Police create connections and provide station tour
Students at Riverside Elementary and Sabish Middle Schools got to enjoy a different method of transportation on Monday: A ...
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Fond du Lac’s “Halloween Killer” again tries to get released from secure facility
A new status hearing will take place Wednesday, March 12, 2025, for a Fond du Lac man known as the Halloween Killer for a ...