Fond du Lac mobile home fire, electrical issue to blame: officials
Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue (WLUK)
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Fond du Lac Fire Rescue said an electrical issue sparked mobile home fire Friday night, June 30.
Crews were called to the mobile home near Van Dyne and Scott around 9 p.m. Firefighters found smoke inside the home and isolated it to an area near an outlet.
A news release said crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire. Smoke was ventilated, and fire damage was limited to a small section of wall and electrical wiring.
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Officials said one person and two pets were able to escape safely. No injuries were reported.
Fond du Lac Fire Rescue determined the fire originated within a stud space of an exterior wall caused by faulty wiring and an overloaded outlet.