FDL Fire Damages Two Garages

Fire destroyed a detached garage at 276 East 1st Street early this morning in Fond du Lac. Division Chief of Fire Prevention Troy Haase says they got the call shortly before 1 a.m. He says firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to any homes, but it destroyed the two-stall garage, damaged a neighboring garage, and destroyed a vehicle parked in the driveway. He says the family was sleeping inside when a family member noticed the fire. A son of the homeowner saw an orange glow in a bathroom window. He and police detective Lee Mikulec are investigating the blaze to determine the cause of the fire and where it may have started. No one was injured during the fire. The fire also damaged some power lines affecting power for several homes. Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue photos. FDL Fire/Rescue Twitter video of the fire