Investigators are trying to determine what sparked a fire Wednesday night at Harter's Quick Clean Up on La Crosse’s North Side. Firefighters found fire and heavy smoke from the building at 2850 Larson St. about 7:30 p.m., according to the La Crosse Fire Department. All employees had safely evacuated. - PUB DATE: 12/28/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: La Crosse Tribune
VIDEO: The Red Cross already assisted ten families in Southeastern Wisconsin area since Friday, five of those fires happened since Christmas, and one of them was personal for a Vernon firefighter. "My wife and I, Janice, were on our way to a friend of mine's house. He has a Christmas party every year. - PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 9:57:50 PM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
VIDEO: Being outside in subzero temperature can be dangerous even if you're outside for just a few minutes. Your body can lose a significant amount of heat in a short amount of time, which can put you at risk for cold-related illnesses, such as frostbite and hypothermia. Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras in fire situations. - PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 8:58:19 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV 27 ABC
VIDEO: The Marshfield Fire Department responded to two fires between Christmas Eve and Tuesday morning that share a dangerous connection; neither had smoke detectors. One person was injured in each fire. The person in the apartment fire above Mr G.’s Saloon was initially treated at a local hospital and then transported to Madison for additional care. - PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 4:46:53 PM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
VIDEO: Firefighters in Saukville on Tuesday, December 26th battled a two-alarm fire in a four-family unit in a condominium complex in Saukville amid bitterly cold temperatures. Smoke was seen billowing out of the complex around 3:00 p.m. It happened near Church and Tower, and multiple departments were called out to the scene. - PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 3:23:47 PM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
VIDEO: The Milwaukee Fire Department took extra precautions today as they were called to a house fire near Greenfield and 33rd in Milwaukee. Extra resources were called to help fight the fire because of the frigid temperatures. The fire started in the attic of the home around 8:30 Tuesday morning. Six people live in the house, including three children, and they will not be able to return anytime soon. - PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 11:00:07 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
VIDEO: The Western Lakes Fire District responded to two fires on Christmas Day. According to the department, no one was hurt in either fire. Authorities were called to the first fire at 7:37 a.m. near E. Wisconsin Ave and N. Lapham St in Oconomowoc at a McDonald’s restaurant. The fire was reported to be in two fat fryers. - PUB DATE: 12/26/2017 3:41:47 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee
A Grafton man, who volunteers with the Saukville Fire Department, has a new beginning after cancer battle. - PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 7:26:33 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
A milk parlor and barn were destroyed by fire early Friday morning, December 22nd in Washington County. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified around 4:15 a.m. of a small barn fire on CTH W in the Town of Addison. The 911 caller was a passerby who noticed smoke and flames coming from an old milk parlor — which was located next to the main barn on the property. - PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 5:53:20 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
The City of Burlington Fire Department quickly controlled a small fire at a two-family structure in the 480 block on South Perkins Boulevard on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene at about 4:20 p.m., according to Fire Chief Alan Babe. When they arrived, firefighters could see smoke coming from the second story and found that the fire was in the area of the second floor stairwell landing. - PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 2:49:55 AM - SOURCE: Racine Journal Times
VIDEO: A vote on a proposed ordinance to charge non-taxpayers for fire and rescue service calls in Altoona is postponed. Under the ordinance, a charge for service would be given to non-tax paying entities for calls provided by the City of Altoona Fire and Rescue Department. Fire Chief Mark Renderman said the proposal is because of a growing number of calls for service. - PUB DATE: 12/22/2017 12:00:23 AM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV 13 News
The Madison Fire Department is warning area residents to call police if someone purporting to be a firefighter wants to check inside your home to see if you have smoke alarms. An area woman recently was called by someone saying he was from the fire department, asking if her alarms were checked regularly. - PUB DATE: 12/21/2017 10:54:37 PM - SOURCE: Madison
The Kilbourn Fire Department responded to a man lying on the ground in a smokehouse on River Road in the Wisconsin Dells the morning of Dec. 21. The man suffered 3rd degree burns on his lower extremities, said Kilbourn Fire Chief Scott Walsh. MedFlight also responded to the incident. The man was conscious when help arrived, but the cause of the incident remains unknown, Walsh said. - PUB DATE: 12/21/2017 7:15:17 PM - SOURCE: wisc news
VIDEO: A new fire station is open in Kaukauna. The 29,000 square-foot facility held its grand opening Wednesday. It replaces the former station which was only 8,000 square feet. The new facility, which can comfortably house 35 firefighters, took a year to complete. The new station, located on Second Street, has more doors which shortens response time for crews. - PUB DATE: 12/21/2017 7:16:08 AM - SOURCE: WLUK TV Fox 11
After serving as Watertown's interim fire chief for the past several months, Kraig Biefeld has been selected to fill the full-time position by the city's Police and Fire Commission. The announcement was made by Mayor John David at Tuesday's Common Council meeting. Biefeld will succeed Chief Greg Michalek, who retired in mid-August. - PUB DATE: 12/21/2017 4:13:50 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times
VIDEO: A fifth station for the La Crosse Fire Department is one step closer to becoming a reality. The mayor's Fire Station Task Force made a formal recommendation that the city council look at building a 5th fire station on La Crosse's south side. The fire chief says early estimates are that a new station would cost anywhere between $3. - PUB DATE: 12/21/2017 3:42:41 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
VIDEO: Firefighting units from multiple jurisdictions responded to a fire Wednesday night at the construction site of the new Meijer superstore being built here. The fire broke out about 8:30 p.m. in an area where contractors were doing masonry work, said Matt Kasriel, assistant fire chief for the Grand Chute Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 12/21/2017 2:50:36 AM - SOURCE: Appleton Post-Gazette & Post Crescent.com
The Holmen Area Fire District’s 2018 budget has some Town of Holland board members pressing for changes on how they contribute to its funding in the future. At last week’s board meeting, Holland Town Clerk Marilyn Pedretti said now would be the time to discuss the matter, rather than waiting until the HAFD presents the 2019 budget next November. - PUB DATE: 12/21/2017 2:42:16 AM - SOURCE: Onalaska Holmen Courier Life
Multiple units are responding to an active structure fire at a single family home in Monona. The fire is at 505 Frost Wood Road, according to Dane County dispatch. Smoke is coming from the roof of the home. People were home at the time of the fire when they smelled smoke and called the fire department, officials said. - PUB DATE: 12/20/2017 8:53:17 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison
Wood County fire departments lit a third red bulb on the Keep the Wreath Green wreaths after a structure fire in Nekoosa. A building on a Nekoosa cranberry marsh caught fire at about 4 p.m. Monday. Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke and fire spewing from the building; the building was a total loss, said Nekoosa Fire Chief Mike Hartje. - PUB DATE: 12/20/2017 8:49:49 AM - SOURCE: Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
