Fire marshal investigates suspicious fires in Fredonia

FREDONIA — The State Fire Marshal and Ozaukee Co. Sheriff’s Department are investigating two suspicious fires that occurred early Friday in the Village of Fredonia.

Around 3 a.m., a fire was reported to an attached garage at the corner of Fredonia Ave. and Wisconsin St. A neighbor rescued an 86-year-old woman from the home. Damage to the home was estimated at more than $100,000.

Just before 7 a.m. Friday, a Fredonia Public Works employee discovered fire damage to a concession stand at 200 Wisconsin Ave. The concession stand serves a baseball diamond at the location. The fire burned itself out by the time it was discovered. Damage was minor.

If you have information related to either of these fire incidents, you’re urged to call the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 262-284-7172.