Waupun Fire Department
March 16, 2025, 5:49PM
Fire Chief B.J. DeMaa
WAUPUN — Shortly before 2:30PM on Sunday, March 16, 2025, the Waupun Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 811 W. Jefferson Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames coming from a detached garage. Fire crews quickly controlled the fire and were able to prevent it from spreading to the nearby home. Crews remained on the scene for over an hour working on overhaul to ensure the fire was out.
There are no initial damage estimates at this time however there was significant damage done to the garage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation however it is believed to have started in the area of a heater. No firefighters or individuals at the scene were hurt during the incident.
Agencies assisting included the Waupun Police Department, Lifestar EMS, Waupun Utilities, and Alliant Energy.
