Three adults were killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon that involved 10 vehicles, including a Milwaukee Department of Public Works pothole repair truck.
Wauwatosa Police Chief James MacGillis said just after noon, there was first a relatively minor crash at Watertown Plank and Mayfair roads involving the DPW truck. - PUB DATE: 12/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
PHOTOS: Green Bay Fire Station 141 and Central Church partnered to give children staying at St. Vincent’s Hospital gifts this holiday.
Santa Claus was also there, making the children’s spirits bright.
This is the 7th time the fire station and the church have come together to spread some Christmas cheer. - PUB DATE: 12/13/2022 11:24:15 PM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
A second person has died as a result of injuries suffered in a fire at a Rose St. residence late Friday night according to the La Crosse Fire Department.
On Monday afternoon, they released the names of the two brothers who were the victims.
They are identified as Lawrence Legacy, 67, and Steve Legacy, 66. - PUB DATE: 12/13/2022 12:45:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
December has not gone according to plan for several fire departments in the La Crosse area.
A handful of fires have happened including a fatal one along Rose Street in La Crosse. Others include two in Holmen, one on Saturday and the other on December 4.
La Crosse Fire Chief Jeff Schott says that fighting fire in the winter can be very difficult. - PUB DATE: 12/13/2022 12:36:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
Three Green Bay residents are without a home today following a fire on University Avenue.
The Green Bay Metro Fire Department was called to the residence in the 1100 block at around 11:30 last night and was able to extinguish the blaze in around 20 minutes.
One civilian was injured in the incident and treated on the scene. - PUB DATE: 12/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: See Hafer News
Firefighters responded to Waukesha's Texas Roadhouse Sunday night, Dec. 11.
The restaurant is located near Barker and Bluemound. The fire was called in by a passerby. Firefighters found smoke coming from the roof. Waukesha Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim Haakenson said the "very busy" restaurant was evacuated, and police helped get staff and customers to the parking lot. - PUB DATE: 12/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
A Christmas tree is often the focal point of many homes during the holidays. The focal point of your home can also easily start a fire.
Riverside Fire District in Rothschild has reminders to make sure everyone is staying safe and festive.
If you have a real tree, the biggest thing is to make sure it is properly watered. - PUB DATE: 12/11/2022 5:50:00 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire
Firefighters were able to successfully extinguish a lawn tractor that caught fire in Verona Saturday evening.
Dane County Dispatch says the call for the fire came in at 6:32 p.m.
The Verona Fire Department was on scene within minutes.
Verona Fire Department Chief Matthew Valentine said a lawn tractor caught fire within the garage of a home. - PUB DATE: 12/11/2022 4:29:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
One person has died and another is injured after a house fire on Rose St. late Friday night.
The La Crosse Fire department said in a release that responders were called to a two-floor triplex on 608 Rose Street shortly before midnight Friday. Upon arrival, responders saw heavy fire coming from inside the house. - PUB DATE: 12/10/2022 11:53:07 PM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
Across Wisconsin, fire departments and emergency medical service (EMS) agencies have a people problem—a major people problem.
They don’t have enough of them. They are struggling to hire and retain paramedics, firefighters and emergency technicians.
The problem is so acute that some volunteer fire and EMS departments don’t have enough personnel to respond to 911 calls. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 3:45:00 PM - SOURCE: Sun Prairie Star
Three people died in a house fire in Watertown early Friday, authorities said.
The Watertown fire and police departments and the state fire marshal are investigating the fire in the 100 Block of Western Avenue that was reported about 12:30 a.m. Friday, Watertown Fire Department Chief Travis Teesch said in a statement. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 9:40:00 AM - SOURCE: La Crosse Tribune - Metered Site
Construction is expected to wrap up in March for Fire Station Four on La Crosse street.
Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Murphy said this new station will bring firefighters closer to the calls they serve. It also offers more perks for first responders. “They are meant to be a safer environment for the firefighters, and to add privacy. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 5:41:03 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-TV CBS 8 La Crosse
The bodies of a 7-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman were found in Northridge Lake Thursday afternoon.
Milwaukee police said a witness spotted a car submerged in the water off 70th and Brown Deer on the city's north side around 12:30 p.m.
Milwaukee Fire Department crews pulled the bodies out. Identities were not released. - PUB DATE: 12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
An apartment fire in the city of Appleton caused around $40,000 in damage on Wednesday evening.
According to the Appleton Fire Department, shortly after 6:30 p.m., firefighters were sent to an apartment complex on Woodmere Court for a report of a structure fire.
Dispatch indicated that the fire was in the kitchen of a second-floor apartment unit and the only male occupant was out of the building safely. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 6:05:06 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
The Oshkosh Fire Department is honoring members of its agency in a distinct way. The department revealed its Wall of Honor to show appreciation for first responders.
“You know it is that time of the year where we all celebrate the grace and blessings that we have for our family and for the things that we are grateful for. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 1:42:06 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
After nearly 60 years, the Platteville Fire Department is moving into a new station.
The idea for a new station was introduced around 20 years ago when a study showed the department had outgrown the building, however nothing came of it.
City officials have now decided on a location and begun planning the design for the building. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 1:42:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
Northcentral Wisconsin’s seen an unusually high number of structure fires for this time of year, according to local authorities.
Winter provides plenty of opportunities to cause a fire in your home. The Merrill Fire Department says being aware of space heaters, cooking surfaces, and holiday lights are crucial to keeping safe. - PUB DATE: 12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
No one was hurt but a northside La Crosse hotel was partially evacuated after a fire early Wednesday morning.
The La Crosse Fire Department was sent to America's Best Value Inn at 2622 Rose St. just after 6 a.m. for the fire in the entryway of the hotel.
It was called in by employees of the Kwik Trip next door to the hotel. - PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 7:14:00 PM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse
The village plan commission approved site and operational plans for Fire Station No. 3 in Prairie Springs Park, 10165 Terwall Terrace, during Monday’s meeting.
The project will move to the village board for contract approval in January. The proposed plans place the new station at the northeast corner of Wis. - PUB DATE: 12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kenosha News - Metered Site
The Dollar General in Mondovi was forced to shutdown for several days after failing to comply with the fire code.
“The biggest violations was the means of egress of the customers and the firefighters if needed," Steve Anderson, Mondovi Fire Chief, said. "Aisles were kind-of blocked. The back room was blocked. - PUB DATE: 12/6/2022 11:00:00 PM - SOURCE: WQOW-TV ABC 18 Eau Claire
