FDL Fire Rescue Battles Garage Fire

Thick, black smoke filled the air Friday afternoon as crews from Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue hustled to extinguish a garage fire at 33 E. 12th St. in Fond du Lac. Crews were dispatched just past 2:00 p.m. Friday, for reports of a detached 2-car garage on fire located near the rear of the property. There was concern early on as the fire was encroaching power lines located above the structure, however Alliant Energy crews were able to disconnect the power. Fire personnel was able to extinguish the blaze before causing any damage to any other buildings on the property. There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.