Nobody was injured in a fire that destroyed an auto repair and sales building in Fond du Lac County. Shortly after 9 p.m. Fond du Lac firefighters were called to the Be Smart Auto Mall at 530 VanDyne Rd for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival crews encountered a structure on fire along with several automobiles on fire adjacent to the front of the structure. The fire caused extensive damage and due to the heavy fire load inside, the building is a total loss. Alliant Energy was called to the scene to secure utilities. There have been no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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