Fond du Lac Apartment Fire Leaves Unit Uninhabitable

Firefighters evacuated the building and searched for a child reported to be inside the apartment.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:07am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a charred kitchen utensil or appliance part against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, and investigative aesthetic without depicting any violence or victims.A recent apartment fire in Fond du Lac left one unit uninhabitable, underscoring the importance of fire safety protocols.Fond du Lac Today

A kitchen fire damaged an apartment at the Brooke Street Loft Apartments in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Friday evening, April 17. Firefighters evacuated the building and searched for a child who was reported to be inside the apartment, but the child was later found safely elsewhere in the building. The fire was contained to the kitchen, but smoke damage made the affected apartment uninhabitable.

Why it matters

Apartment fires can pose serious risks to residents, especially when children may be involved. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety protocols and the quick response of emergency services to protect the community.

The details

Fond du Lac Fire Rescue was dispatched around 5:41 p.m. to 16 N. Brooke St., a three-story residential building. Crews entered the smoke-filled apartment to search, but confirmed it was unoccupied. The child was later found elsewhere in the building and evaluated by paramedics, along with an adult woman. The fire was quickly brought under control, but the affected apartment was left uninhabitable due to fire damage in the kitchen and smoke throughout the unit.

  • The fire was reported around 5:41 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • Firefighters evacuated the building and searched for a child reported to be inside the apartment.

The players

Fond du Lac Fire Rescue

The local fire department that responded to the apartment fire and evacuated the building.

Fond du Lac Police Department

The local police department that assisted at the scene of the apartment fire.

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What’s next

Fond du Lac Fire Rescue investigators are still determining the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of fire safety protocols and the quick response of emergency services in protecting residents, especially when children may be involved in an apartment fire.