2/21/25 Structure Fire in Ripon
21 February 2025 News
Update Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s press release:
On Friday, February 21, 2025 at approximately 2:58 a.m., the Fond du Lac County Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident at W13502 CTH KK, located in the Township of Metomen. The resident advised that the house was on fire and that there were other occupants asleep inside. A few minutes later it was reported that the occupants were jumping from the second story to escape the flames.
A deputy with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and observed an explosion come from the home.
Due to the size and severity of the fire, several area Fire Departments responded including Brandon/ Fairwater Fire Department, Markesan Fire Department, RIT3, Ripon Fire Department& Ambulance, Alto Fire Department, City of Fond du Lac Fire Department, Van Dyne Fire Department, Rosendale Fire Department, Lamartine Fire Department, Waupun Fire Department, Town of Fond du Lac Fire Department, and Life Star EMS. Ripon Police Department and State Patrol assisted at the scene as well.
The property owner Jeffrey Kraemer, was not present at the time of the fire. The home was approximately 2500 square feet and a total loss. Approximately five dogs and six cats were not able to exit and perished as a result.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office. A resident sustained serious injuries while jumping from the second story. They were transported via ambulance to the nearest hospital, then flighted for more advanced care. Two other residents sustained injuries from smoke inhalation. One was transported via ambulance and the other was transported via a private vehicle to the hospital.
Photo taken by Bruce Link.
Update:
Ripon firefighters are battling a house fire this morning on Fond du Lac County Highway KK near State Highway 44. The fire just south of Ripon was reported shortly before 3 am. Mutual aid was called for from other fire departments. Among those responding were fire departments from Alto, Waupun, and Brandon-Fairwater, Utica, Markesan, Beaver Dam, Montello, Fox Lake, Fond du Lac and others. Two people were injured, one jumping from a second-story window. Ripon Police, Ripon Guardian Ambulance and Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies also responded. The City of Ripon’s Department of Public Works was also asked to assist. Roads near the fire scene were shut down to allow firefighters and first responders access to the scene.
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Ripon firefighters are battling a structure fire this morning on Fond du Lac County Highway KK near State Highway 44. The fire just south of Ripon was reported shortly before 3 am. Mutual aid was called for from other fire departments. Among those responding were fire departments from Alto, Waupun, and Brandon-Fairwater. Ripon Guardian Ambulance and Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies also responded. The City of Ripon’s Department of Public Works was also asked to provide salt trucks. Water from battling the fire was icing up adjacent roadway due to freezing temperatures. Roads near the fire scene were shut down to allow firefighters and first responders access to the scene. We will update you when more information becomes available.
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