Waupun Fire Department
1:56PM February 6th, 2024
Waupun Fire Chief B.J. DeMaa
WAUPUN — At 8:32 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, Waupun Fire Crews responded to 701 Brandon Street for a house fire. Upon arrival, smoke was visible coming from the roof vents and second floor windows. First arriving crews confirmed everyone was out of the house and made their way up to the second floor where they were able to locate the fire and begin suppression. Due to fire spread, additional crews were sent to the roof to assist with ventilation and to gain access to pockets of fire that were not accessible to interior crews. Personnel were on scene for 2.5 hours working on fire suppression and overhaul.
The property is owned by Tom Sauer. There are no initial damage estimates at this time however the home did sustain significant fire damage to the second floor along with smoke and water damage throughout. The house is uninhabitable and 1 person is currently displaced and being assisted by the Red Cross. No firefighters or individuals at the scene were hurt during the incident. The fire investigation in ongoing however it appears that the fire originated on the second floor in the area of the chimney for a wood stove that was in use.
Agencies assisting at today’s call included: Alto FD, Bradon-Fairwater FD, Waupun First Responders, Lifestar Ambulance, Waupun Utilities, Alliant Energy, the Fond du Lac County Communications Center, and the Red Cross. Our thoughts go out to the property owner!
