The Milwaukee Fire Department and West Bend Fire Department honored four individuals who helped save the life of West Bend Alderman Mark Allen after he collapsed from a heart attack.
Allen suffered the heart attack on Saturday, Aug. 17 at a Revitalize Milwaukee event. Barb Charlton, Greg Lyons, Amy Zielke and Robert Prange administered CPR before firefighters arrived. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
Since 1877, when Byron Snyder of Clinton built the first above ground silo in Wisconsin, the rural skyline has become peppered with thousands of these agricultural staples.
These tower-like structures are used to produce feed, also known as silage, made from plant material fermented in an oxygen-free environment. - PUB DATE: 10/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Green Bay Press Gazette - Metered Site
PHOTOS: First responders in Kiel were called to a garage fire and a serious injury crash within two hours of each other Monday.
Shortly before 5 p.m., the Kiel Fire Department and Ambulance Service was dispatched to 623 2nd Street for a report of a detached garage fire with smoke and flames showing. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK-TV FOX 11 Green Bay
VIDEO: Tuesday marked the 153rd anniversary of the Great Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest fire in U.S. history, which claimed between 1,200 and 2,500 lives.
The Peshtigo Fire Museum held a commemorative event to honor those who perished. The fire devastated 1.2 million acres of land, and the museum continues to preserve its history, shedding light on why this tragedy is often overshadowed by the more famous Chicago Fire, which occurred on the same day. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
A Milwaukee home was damaged by fire early Tuesday morning, Oct. 8. Crews were called out to the area of 11th and Ring shortly after 4 a.m.
Brandon Hobson owns the home. While assessing the damage, he said he’s grateful his tenants got out.
"The cops were here, the fire marshal, they were trying to get everything," Hobson said. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
Crews have contained a wildfire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in Oconto County and burned approximately 10 acres of woods.
The "Bear Paw" fire began around 2 p.m. in a remote wooded area near Lower Dam Road by Mountain.
The Wisconsin DNR and local fire departments worked to suppress the fire.
"We'll be out here tonight [Tuesday], still mopping up, until we are comfortable with where we're at for containment. - PUB DATE: 10/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK-TV FOX 11 Green Bay
PHOTO: One person is dead and "several adults were injured" in a Schofield apartment fire Monday morning.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) State Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting a fire investigation in Schofield, Wis. that occurred Monday morning, according to a DOJ release. - PUB DATE: 10/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
Fire crews from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and local agencies contain a fire that burned about 6.5 acres at Roche-A-Cri State Park in Adams County.
The Stairway Fire began in late Sunday afternoon at the park on top of the Roche-A-Cri Mound stairway.
The fire burned mostly leaves and pine needles. - PUB DATE: 10/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
A group of Wisconsin firefighters are waiting to see if they’ll be deployed to Florida to help with rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
They’re part of Task Force 1 — a statewide search and rescue team. Sixteen members returned to Wisconsin over the weekend after working in western North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene. - PUB DATE: 10/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTAQ-AM 1360 Green Bay
VIDEO/PHOTOS: A fire destroyed a Washington County hair salon over the weekend.
It burned for hours before someone driving by noticed the smoke.
Everything, from the products, to the tools are gone.
The stylists are trying to get back on their feet as the fire department is working to figure out how it started. - PUB DATE: 10/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Kronenwetter Fire Department kicked off the month by showing the community who they are and what they do.
With a focus on kids, the goal was to make them more comfortable if life throws their family a curveball.
Theresa O’Brien, Fire Chief, said, "Kids in general are afraid when they see you know somebody comes in all dressed up in gear that they've never seen before. - PUB DATE: 10/7/2024 1:48:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
A Walworth County community is shaken after a large house fire on Saturday night, Oct. 5.
The fire started just before 6 p.m. in a rural area east of Elkhorn.
"I was really worried because a lot of people were panicking," said neighbor Addison Howe. "Very sad."
A man who identified himself as the property owner said two adults died. - PUB DATE: 10/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
With extended dry conditions and gusty winds, people in northeast Wisconsin are being advised to continue to take precautions to avoid fires.
The majority of the state is under a High Risk advisory. Some southern counties are at a moderate risk, while the risk of an outdoor fire in Oconto and Marinette counties remains very high. - PUB DATE: 10/7/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
The Allenton Fire Department is kicking off Fire Prevention Week with many community activities promoting fire safety October 6 – 12. This year’s national theme is Smoke alarms, make them work.
Friday morning department personnel will be visiting the Allenton Elementary School, starting at 9 a.m. The morning will involve fire prevention demonstrations, giving tours of some of the apparatus, and giving each youngster a gift bag filled with fire prevention educational material. - PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Washington County Insider
Eight counties in Wisconsin are now in a severe drought, while much of the rest of the state is in a moderate drought.
We’ve been following the dry conditions all week on Action 2 News This Morning. The dry conditions are also leading to an increased fire danger.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says most of the state has a moderate fire risk Friday while some counties in Northeast Wisconsin are at a high risk, including Menominee, Shawano, Oconto, and Marinette. - PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
The Waupun Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone on Monday. October 7th will be one day removed from the agency’s 150th anniversary. Fire Chief B.J. DeMaa:
“Back on October 6th, 1874, that’s when the group came together and they were officially confirmed as the city’s fire department,” says Fire Chief B. - PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBEV-AM 1430/FM 95.3 Beaver Dam
VIDEO: Milwaukee firefighters are at the scene of a large house fire near 27th Street and Lisbon Avenue.
The fire started just before 6 a.m. on Thursday and police shut down 27th St. in the area and part of Lisbon Ave.
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof and windows of the home as crews battled the flames from the outside. - PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
VIDEO: The Campbell Fire Department shared more information on the massive fire that burned through a La Crosse County scrapyard. The fire started around 1:30 Tuesday morning (10/1/24) at Omaha Track on Bainbridge Street on French Island. Town of Campbell Fire Chief Nate Melby says crews were finally able to clear the scene just before 11 pm last night, with the fire response lasting approximately 21 and a half hours. - PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLAX/WEUX FOX 25/48 La Crosse/Eau Claire
After almost 29 years of service to Kimberly, Fire Chief Jim Hietpas officially transitioned from “Chief of Department” to “Retired Chief” at midnight Monday.
According to a Facebook post from the department, Hietpas joined the Kimberly Fire Department in November 1995.
After years of training and working his way up through the ranks, he was selected and hired as Chief of Department in January 2021. - PUB DATE: 10/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kaukauna Community News
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: On Tuesday night, multiple fire departments responded to a fire at the Northern Pines Apartments on Memorial Dr. in Howard just after 6:00.
Fire departments from Howard, Green Bay, De Pere, Ashwaubenon, Pulaski, Hobart, Ledgeview, and Suamico responded.
Officials say the fire was under control within an hour. - PUB DATE: 10/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
