Fond du Lac County house fire; 1 jumped from 2nd story, pets dead
House fire on County Highway KK (Courtesy: FDLCSO)
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - A home in Fond du Lac County was destroyed by fire early Friday morning, Feb. 21. It happened around 3 a.m. on CTH KK in the Township of Metomen.
Three people were taken to the hospital for injuries. Approximately five dogs and six cats died.
House fire
What we know:
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, a resident called 911 and advised that the house was on fire and that there were other occupants asleep.
A few minutes later it was reported that the occupants were jumping from the second story to escape the flames.
A deputy with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene and observed an explosion coming from the home.
Injuries
What we know:
A resident sustained serious injuries while jumping from the second story. They were transported via ambulance to the nearest hospital, then flown for more advanced care.
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Two other residents sustained injuries from smoke inhalation. One was transported via ambulance and the other was transported via a private vehicle to the hospital.
Approximately five dogs and six cats were not able to exit and died as a result.
The home is a total loss.
What's next:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.