Fond du Lac duplex arson; 1 escaped out second-story window
Credit: MABAS Wisconsin
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - A Fond du Lac duplex was damaged by arson on Monday, Sept. 23. Crews were dispatched to the area of Packer Street and Arndt Street around 11 p.m.
When crews arrived at the scene, they found heavy fire showing from the entire rear of the duplex and heavy smoke emitting from the entire building.
While on the scene, officers located a 16-year-old girl who was attempting to escape the fire from the second-story of the residence. She managed to climb out of a window but fell to the ground in the process.
Credit: MABAS Wisconsin
She was taken to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee for injuries sustained from the fire and fall. She is in stable condition.
Heavy damage occurred to the entire home with fire, smoke, and water damage throughout the building. An adjacent garage and vehicle were also damaged.
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Fire investigators from Fond du Lac Fire Rescue and the Fond du Lac Police Department were assisted by the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
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The investigation revealed that an improvised incendiary device was used to target the residence, resulting in significant property damage and injuries.
The fire was determined to be caused by an act of arson. A 60-year-old man was taken into custody in Menasha on Sept. 25.
The 60-year-old suspect is facing multiple charges and is being held at the Fond du Lac County Jail.