Car Fire Closes I-41 Southbound

The Oakfield Fire Department, Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol worked together at the scene of a car fire Saturday night, December 17, 2022 on I-41 south of Highway 151.

Just after 11 PM, a passerby notified an officer that was south of the fire, that a car was on fire just up the road behind them.

Because of the potential danger involved, sheriff’s deputies stopped traffic from passing the fire while it was burning.

While waiting for the fire department to arrive, traffic was routed off at 151 to 175 and then south to County Highway B.

After about 45 minutes, the fire was out and traffic was allowed to continue.

A Whealon’s Towing truck was on scene to haul the burnt vehicle away.