Community motorcyclists are taking a ride to help others. The 10th annual ‘Burn Camp Ride’ started Saturday morning in West Salem. Riders then made stops at communities throughout the area. And It’s more than just a good time, money raised supports the Burn Camp coming in August in eastern Wisconsin.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBT-DT CBS 8 La Crosse

A Janesville resident was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in their garage Sunday. Janesville Fire Department crews were called to the garage in the 4100 block of North River Road just after 11 a.m. The structure was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to the home, but the soffit and a part of the attic above the garage were damaged.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2022 3:10:38 PM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison

No one is hurt after a Saturday morning fire at a Rice Lake business. The Rice Lake Fire Department said that crews were called to a fire at the American Excelsior Company plant on Pioneer Avenue at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, according to a release. The fire was in a silo at the plant, which manufactures packaging materials, including wood fibers.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2022 1:30:00 PM - SOURCE: WEAU-TV NBC 13 Madison

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department’s fire chief is retiring by the end of this year after almost 40 years in firefighting. David Litton sat down in the studio with Action 2 News at 4:30 anchor Chris Roth to reflect on decades fighting fires and the years he’s led Green Bay’s department. He talks about the challenges Green Bay Metro F.
- PUB DATE: 7/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

A West Side lab was evacuated Tuesday morning after a chemical container leaked a hazardous substance, the Madison Fire Department reported. The evacuation of Mirus Bio, 5602 Research Park Blvd., began after the container holding a chemical known to be toxic and flammable became compromised, causing a leak and chemical vapors reportedly to waft through the hallways and to another floor via the building’s ventilation system, Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said in a statement.
- PUB DATE: 7/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Wisconsin State Journal - Metered Site

The Janesville Fire Department had multiple units on scene Wednesday afternoon at the City of Janesville Landfill for a garbage fire. In a Facebook post, the Janesville Police Department stated they are not sure of what caused the fire. The fire is located on the northwest corner of the property. The smoke can be seen from miles away, according to police.
- PUB DATE: 7/15/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

A Wednesday night fire caused an estimated $150,000 damage to a downtown residence, firefighters say. According to the Eau Claire Fire Department: The fire was reported at 11:26 p.m. at 706 Hobart St. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire on both floors of the two-story residential structure.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2022 6:30:00 AM - SOURCE: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram - Metered Site

Wisconsin's Technical College System is helping out Western Technical College in a major way. The system presented WTC with a check for $194,792 on Wednesday afternoon. School officials said the funds will go toward Western's Youth Firefighter Training Program. It provides dual credits for high school students working to obtain their firefighter certification.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXOW-TV ABC 19 La Crosse

After 32 years with the Oshkosh Fire Department, Assistant Chief John Ziemer is set to retire Friday. Ziemer has held several different roles with the Oshkosh Fire Department and city throughout his career. There will be a gathering Friday at 10 a.m. to celebrate Ziemer's years of service and his retirement at Station 15, 101 Court St.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLUK-TV FOX 11 Green Bay

Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett says a home and two cars in the Town of Dunn are total losses after a fire. Dane County Sheriff's Office PIO Elise Schaffer said the two homeowners were inside when they smelled smoke coming from the attached garage. They evacuated without injury. Barrett credited first responders' quick actions with preventing more damage.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced his nominees for the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission. There are two vacant positions on the board, and Mayor Johnson is recommending Gerard Washington and Ruben A. Burgos for the seats. According to a news release from the mayor's office, Washington has more than 25 years of experience working for the Milwaukee Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 1:57:08 PM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee

A 5-year-old child was pulled from Lake Michigan near downtown Kenosha Tuesday evening, July 12. The child's condition is unknown at this time. It happened at the beach near Pennoyer Park during the city's weekly concert series at the bandshell. The child was pulled from the water at about 7:15 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDJT-TV CBS 58 Milwaukee

A fire in Outagamie County over the weekend may have had the largest response to a fire in Wisconsin history. Officials say a fire at a paper warehouse in the village of Combined Locks saw 700 responders from 67 fire departments. The Pittsville Fire Department was asked to send a strike team to haul water, so they drove nearly two hours to assist throughout the night.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau

A broken exhaust fan is blamed for carbon monoxide building up inside the underground garage of a Madison apartment building. According to the Madison Fire Department, someone pulled into the garage, in the 90 block of Kessel Court, on Monday night and called 911 after hearing an alarm and noticing an odor.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2022 10:33:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

VIDEO: Firefighters from across the state say they’re still recovering from the Combined Locks fire that engulfed a paper warehouse over the weekend. The Combined Locks fire chief said Monday this fire had one of the biggest -- if not the biggest -- fire responses in Wisconsin’s history. He also said he couldn’t be more grateful for the help from 67 agencies and 700 emergency responders who helped to put this fire out.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay

A couple of changes to the new city fire station being built near the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The La Crosse Board of Public Works approved Monday alterations to the project’s nearly $4 million budget. Interim fire chief Jeff Murphy said during the meeting the air conditioning for the station requires more structural support than originally planned.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WIZM-AM 1410/FM 92.3 La Crosse

Time is of the essence when it comes to life or death situations, and fortunately for Dale Wilbourn, first responders' timely response gave him another chance at life. A simple hug and a thank you is something he doesn't take for granted anymore. "I'm glad I'm here to even witness this," he said. May 9, Wilbourn showed up to work at The MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, much like every other day.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2022 3:40:46 PM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee

Adventure Day, a fundraiser event for the Sunshine Place, will be held for its second year on Thursday to honor the memory of Sun Prairie Fire Captain Cory Barr, the City of Sun Prairie announced. The event will be hosted by the Downtown Sun Prairie’s Business Improvement District (BID) on Thursday from 2:30-7 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2022 12:32:55 PM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison

Officials are saying that a residential fire in Peshtigo is under investigation, but not considered suspicious. According to the Peshtigo Fire Department, on July 10 around 3 p.m. crews were sent to a residence on Woodridge Drive for a reported garage fire. When officials arrived, heavy smoke and fire was reportedly spreading to the residence and attic.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay

Two occupants, two dogs and a cat are safe after a residential fire started at a Janesville duplex on Sunday, the Janesville fire department said. Janesville Fire responded to a residential duplex fire after being told one person wasn’t out of the house. Heavy fire roared for the garage door and roof as officials arrived.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2022 8:39:07 PM - SOURCE: WMTV NBC 15 Madison