FOREST – A town of Forest home is a total loss after a fire spread to other structures on the property Oct. 22. A passerby called 911 after 2 a.m. for a house fire on Draeger Lane, advising the Fond du Lac County Communications Center flames were 40-50 feet high and starting to spread to other buildings on the property with strong southerly winds.

According to Fond du Lac Fire Chief Erick Gerritson, the fire started outside a neighboring community on Draeger Lane, and Mount Calvary firefighters arrived on scene shortly after the call came in to dispatch after 2 a.m. Again, at least two buildings are involved, and we're working to learn whether any animals or people were hurt.

Officials say the man was working on disassembling fireworks with a power tool, when a spark ignited the powder causing the firework in his hand to explode, causing severe damage to his left hand. He also received injuries to his chest and face from the explosion.

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