Woman Dies in Fond du Lac Camper Fire as Man Escapes with 3 Children

Authorities investigating cause of blaze that claimed 35-year-old woman's life

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A 35-year-old woman tragically died in a camper fire in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin on Sunday morning. An adult male and three children were able to safely exit the camper, but the woman was found deceased inside after firefighters extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire and the woman's manner of death remain under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.

Why it matters

Camper and RV fires can pose serious risks to public safety, especially in rural and remote areas where emergency response times may be longer. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention measures in recreational vehicles to protect vulnerable populations.

The details

According to authorities, the fire appeared to have originated in the kitchen area of the camper and was quickly brought under control by responding fire personnel. The male and three children did receive medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries suffered from the fire.

  • On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 10:56 a.m., the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office received multiple 911 calls reporting the camper fire.

The players

Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the cause and circumstances of the fatal camper fire.

Eden Fire Department

The fire department that responded to and extinguished the blaze at the Breezy Hill Campground.

City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue

The fire department that assisted in responding to and extinguishing the camper fire.

American Red Cross

The humanitarian organization that provided assistance at the scene of the incident.

35-year-old Fond du Lac woman

The victim who tragically died in the camper fire.

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What’s next

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the cause of the fire and the woman's manner of death.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of fire safety and prevention measures in recreational vehicles to protect vulnerable populations, especially in remote areas where emergency response times may be longer.