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Stockbridge landmark burning with no way to put out the flames

Could the end be near for a natural treasure, most likely hundreds of years old, in the Town of Stockbridge in Calumet County? That's the question being asked following Tuesday night's storms when that landmark was damaged. The towering cottonwood tree in Lakeside Cemetery in Stockbridge is a local landmark.
- PUB DATE: 6/4/2020 3:42:22 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Lisbon firefighter staged a shed fire to propose to his girlfriend with help from Western Lakes Fire District

Typically, Western Lakes Fire District will assist people during trying and difficult times. But in May, the fire district took part in a positive experience for everyone involved. Town of Lisbon firefighter Justin Sayre had been dating Kelly Cook, a Summit resident and nurse, for nearly two years.
- PUB DATE: 6/4/2020 8:04:39 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Metered Site

Two dead, two injured in Madison house fire

Two people are dead and two others are injured after a house fire in Madison. According to the Madison Fire Department, the call came in at 3:15 a.m. for a fire on the 2100 block of Seminole Highway. Chief Steve Davis shared that the flames were huge when crews got to the scene. The fire was focused at the back of the home.
- PUB DATE: 6/4/2020 4:39:03 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Lightning strike sparks garage fire in Sparta

The Sparta Area Fire District responded to a garage fire believed to have been started by a lightning strike. The Department received a call at 7:06 Tuesday, June 2, from Hammer Road in Sparta. Residents reported a tree had fallen on the garage roof and a short time later a lightning strike hit the garage.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2020 9:56:28 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse

Small fire breaks out inside Madison house the same day a couple bought it

A couple will now have to deal with smoke damage after a small fire broke out on the same day they purchased a house. Around 7:45 p.m. Monday, the Madison Fire Department responded to the 3000 block of Stevens Street after a neighbor called 911 about the smell of smoke coming out of a nearby house. According to firefighters, they quickly discovered black smoke was coming from the base of a refrigerator in the house’s kitchen.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2020 7:56:37 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison

Milwaukee firefighters expected to soldier on during COVID-19 pandemic

First responders have had to press ahead with business as usual despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Lt. Brent Jones, a 20-year veteran of the Milwaukee Fire Department, said changes to the department's daily operations have been minimal. Firefighters are wearing masks and try to maintain social distancing while out on calls.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2020 6:55:42 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee

Three men suspected of arson in connection with fire at abandoned Kaukauna house

Three men were arrested Tuesday in connection with a house fire on Dixon Street. A 21-year old Appleton man, a 21-year-old Little Chute man and a 20-year-old Hollandtown man are suspected of breaking into the house early Monday morning and setting items on fire, according to Kaukauna police. Kaukauna fire and police were called to the abandoned home around 3:30 a.
- PUB DATE: 6/3/2020 3:58:58 AM - SOURCE: Appleton Post-Gazette & Post Crescent.com

Fond du Lac Fire Rescue hosts event to help fund public outreach programs

Fond du Lac residents will be able to simultaneously enjoy some delicious ice cream and support the local Fond du Lac Fire Rescue on June 5. The fire department will be hosting a Fond du Lac Fire Rescue Appreciation Night on Friday to help fund public outreach programs. The event will be from 3 p.
- PUB DATE: 6/2/2020 4:44:30 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

Firefighters battle "major fire" at old Fond du Lac casket company building

VIDEO: Fond du Lac firefighters battled they called a "major fire" at an historic building in the city early Tuesday. The scene is at the former Northern Casket Company building at 16 N. Brooke St. The building is listed as an historic property on the Wisconsin Historical Society website. The Fond du Lac Fire Department says Brooke St is closed between Division and Western.
- PUB DATE: 6/2/2020 3:42:34 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Racine Police Chief blames fire and looting mostly on outsiders

VIDEO: Racine Police Chief Art Howell said that he believes the bulk of violent activity late Sunday and early Monday in the city was perpetrated by outsiders looking to escalate or take advantage of protests. At a press conference on Monday afternoon, Howell pointed to evidence that indicated to him that some of the violence after a protest of the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, was not done by members of the Racine community.
- PUB DATE: 6/2/2020 2:08:23 AM - SOURCE: Lake Geneva News

Final salute for Bloomer fire chief who died from cancer

A final salute was held Monday night in Bloomer for the community's long-time fire chief, Brian Bleskacek. Fellow firefighters, along with other friends and family came out as a show of support. In November, Bleskacek was diagnosed with stage four inoperable bladder cancer. He passed away last week.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2020 8:12:42 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV NBC 13 Eau Claire

At least 15 arrested in second night of vandalism, fires in downtown Madison

At least 15 people have been arrested after a second night of protests devolved into more violence in Madison, according to police. In a blog post, Interim Chief Vic Wahl says officers were present starting at around 6 p.m. Sunday, when a group started protesting peacefully on the Capitol Square. The group grew to several hundred people over the next few hours, extending beyond the 9:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2020 3:42:58 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison

Curfew announced for city of Milwaukee; National Guard authorized

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced Saturday the Wisconsin National Guard has been authorized to support the city of Milwaukee in its response to those who have disrupted the peaceful protests within the city. The protests began following the death of George Floyd after a Minneapolis police officer was seen on video kneeling on Floyd's neck while he was handcuffed on Monday.
- PUB DATE: 5/30/2020 3:41:15 PM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

Eau Claire and Altoona Fire departments train with live fire

The Eau Claire and Altoona Fire Departments conducted a live fire training today. They don't often get to have this type of training, but were donated a house from the site that is to become Martin Dental in Altoona. The house is located off of Highway 12 in Altoona. The Altoona fire chief says that this type of training is very valuable and that they are grateful to have a house to be able to use for this purpose.
- PUB DATE: 5/30/2020 3:24:52 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV NBC 13 Eau Claire

Janesville house fire displaces 6

A house fire in Janesville has displaced six people Friday night. According to a news release, firefighters were sent to 1518 S. Willard Ave for a report of a residential fire with smoke and flames at around 11:52 p.m. Once firefighters arrived to the scene, they were able to limit majority of the fire damage to one bedroom after fighting flames outside the house.
- PUB DATE: 5/30/2020 9:49:59 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison

Fire destroys truck, damages Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire Department building

The building that houses the Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire Department was damaged in a fire Thursday afternoon. The fire also destroyed a fire truck, along with the damage caused to the department's building near the intersection of Outagamie County JJ and State 55, according to a Post-Crescent photographer at the scene.
- PUB DATE: 5/29/2020 3:32:44 AM - SOURCE: Appleton Post-Gazette & Post Crescent.com

Janesville police investigate Franklin Street fire as suspicious

Police consider a Thursday morning fire that caused $150,000 in damage to a duplex at 220 S. Franklin St. to be suspicious. Lt. Charles Aagaard, head of Janesville police detectives, said the fire is considered suspicious based on witness statements. He declined to reveal what witnesses have told investigators.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2020 12:19:45 PM - SOURCE: Janesville Gazette

5 dogs, bird killed during Beaver Dam house fire

Several dogs and a parrot died during a house fire in Beaver Dam on Thursday, according to a release by the city’s fire department. Firefighters were sent to the 100 block of Gould Street around 9:45 a.m. The homeowner returned home to discover the fire. Crews arrived on scene to find light smoke coming from the second-floor of the home.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2020 11:42:26 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison

Menomonee Falls appoints its interim fire chief, Gerald Washington, as its next leader

The Menomonee Falls Police and Fire Commission has named its interim chief, Gerald Washington, as its next leader. His start date has not yet been determined, but he is expected to begin as soon as routine administrative items and paperwork are completed, said Village President Dave Glasgow. Washington has served as interim fire chief in Menomonee Falls since March 25, replacing James Mollett, who was with the department for six years.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2020 8:53:46 AM - SOURCE: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Reedsville firefighter loses face-off with ALS

A Reedsville firefighter has lost his battle with ALS, according to the Reedsville Fire Department. Jacob Glasow passed away Wednesday morning, the department announced. WFRV Local 5’s Erinn Taylor spoke with Glasow and his wife, Sheena, shortly after he was diagnosed with ALS in 2018. To read the full story, click here.
- PUB DATE: 5/27/2020 1:36:03 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

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