A porch fire in Fond du Lac was started by careless use of smoking materials. The fire happened around 3:22 p.m. on Wednesday. Crews were called to a home on 5th Street for a report of fire on the front porch of the house. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire with no damage to the main structure. No injuries were reported. Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue crews will be canvassing the area on Thursday to educate individuals on the importance of working smoke detectors and fire safety.