Fire Damages Home On Central Avenue In FDL

No one was injured during a fire at 142 Central Avenue in Fond du Lac Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Peter O’Leary says they got the call just before 4:30. There were heavy fire conditions inside the home when fire crews arrived. The blaze was extinguished, but there was severe damage to the home and its contents. The Red Cross helped the occupant of the home with shelter assistance and provided firefighters with rehab supplies while the fire was being fought. A dog and cat died in the fire, but a kitten survived. Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue got help from a number of area fire departments. No one was in the home during the fire. The cause is being determined. Police provided traffic control at the scene. Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue photos.