Fond du Lac home damaged following fire; no injuries reported

FOND DU LAC -- Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue responded to a report of a fire at a home on West McWilliams Street near Doty Street on Wednesday night, August 5th.

Upon arrival, crews found fire and smoke coming from the upstairs window of the home.

Officials say the fire was extinguished quickly, but not before the upstairs suffered heavy fire and smoke damage.  A working smoke detector alerted the occupants -- and they were able to exit the home safely.

At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined.

Alliant Energy was called to the scene and secured gas and electrical services. Fond du Lac Police Department provided scene safety and traffic control. The Red Cross provided assistance to the family.

There were no injuries reported.