Didion is celebrating 50 years of operation by donating to local nonprofits.
The milling company gave $100,000 to local first responders and other agencies on Monday. A total $77,500 went to the fire departments of Cambria, Pardeeville, Randolph, Friesland, Columbus and Fall River, as well as the Columbia and Jefferson County Sheriff’s departments. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMSM-TV FOX 47 Madison
Fire crews in northeast Wisconsin responded to several fires in just the last few days. There were at least six total between Chilton, Green Bay, Fond Du Lac, Appleton, and Kaukauna.
Fire officials are now warning the community of the dangers of dry heat and wind, as they were the biggest common factor in the fires the area saw this weekend. - PUB DATE: 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAY-TV ABC 2 Green Bay
Firefighters rescued a male resident hanging from a second-story window of a house that caught fire Sunday night, according to the Chilton Fire Department.
Chilton firefighters responded at 6:18 p.m. to a call about a fire at a house at Court and Heiman streets. When they arrived, flames were coming from the rear of the house. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 7:21:14 AM - SOURCE: Herald Times Reporter
Off-duty firefighters and neighboring fire departments were all called in on Sunday morning to help extinguish a Fond du Lac house fire that was spreading to nearby homes.
According to Fond du Lac Fire Rescue, just after 2 a.m., crews responded to a two-and-a-half-story single-family home located in the 20 block of W. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV CBS 5 Green Bay
The city rolled out a new tool for dealing with hazardous materials incidents last week — a decontamination trailer. The 56-foot trailer was parked behind the Superior Fire Department headquarters for tours. It’s something the FBI or large metropolitan teams in Chicago, the Twin Cities or Los Angeles would have, said Superior Fire Chief Scott Gordon. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Superior Telegram - Metererd Site
PHOTOS: A fire at a Montrose hay barn caused about $20,000 worth of damage Sunday.
Belleville Volunteer Fire Department crews were sent to the barn after a report of a structure fire. The caller later indicated that a skid steer was on fire in the barn. Officials said a farmer was able to put out the fire before the first engine arrived on the scene. - PUB DATE: 4/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISC-TV CBS 3 Madison
Fire crews were called to a duplex fire around 2:40 a.m. Sunday after a passerby noticed the flames.
Upon arrival, crews found a fire on the second floor that extended into the attic space. Although the property was reported to be vacant, firefighters simultaneously attacked the fire and conducted primary and secondary searches to ensure the building was clear of occupants. - PUB DATE: 4/23/2022 5:00:00 PM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
A Monona home sustained an estimated $500,000 worth of damage in a fire Saturday afternoon.
According to a news release from Monona Fire Department Fire and EMS Chief Jeremy McMullen, crews responded to a home in the 4800 block of Midmoor Road shortly after 5:00 p.m.
Crews on scene battled significant fire, smoke, and high winds. - PUB DATE: 4/23/2022 3:33:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
Preliminary estimates put the loss at around $450,000 after a fire destroyed a shed that housed a small business outside of Mount Horeb.
The Dane County Sheriff's Office says crews got a call just before 5 p.m. Thursday about a fire at 3128 K and R Road in the Town of Springdale.
Lieutenant Jessamy Torres says the multi-use building housed a small business, and was used as storage and a residence. - PUB DATE: 4/22/2022 3:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times Online
The identities of two people who died in a fire on April 6 have been released and foul play has been ruled out in their deaths. The Marathon County Sheriff's Office says the victims are 44-year-old Tanya Rodriguez and 52-year-old James Carolfi, both from the town of Day.
"Upon the firefighter's arrival they were unable to locate the homeowners and found evidence of suspected foul play for this reason we originally treated this incident as a homicide until we had more information," Chad Billeb, Marathon County Chief Deputy said. - PUB DATE: 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
Preliminary estimates put the loss at around $450,000 after a fire destroyed a shed that housed a small business outside of Mount Horeb.
The Dane County Sheriff's Office says crews got a call just before 5 p.m. Thursday about a fire at 3128 K and R Road in the Town of Springdale.
Lieutenant Jessamy Torres says the multi-use building housed a small business, and was used as storage and a residence. - PUB DATE: 4/21/2022 3:17:00 PM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
Witnesses say a driver lost control before crashing and catching fire on Milwaukee's north side Wednesday, April 20.
Cellphone video shows flames shooting from a car before an explosion. Victor Franklin was working near 53rd and Custer when he says a swerving car caught his attention.
"The car went up into the tree, and it came down and just went on fire," said Franklin. - PUB DATE: 4/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WITI-TV FOX 6 Milwaukee
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Summer will hopefully arrive soon, and that can mean a lot more young drivers on the road.
Wednesday, Amherst High School students got a first-hand look at what can happen if they're distracted behind the wheel.
Statewide data shows teenage drivers were behind the wheel for 13 distracted driving crashes every day during Wisconsin Summers in the past five years. - PUB DATE: 4/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAOW-TV ABC 9 Wausau
A house fire early Wednesday caused about $200,000 in damages, according to the Green Bay Metro Fire Department.
The fire was reported about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at 3220 Meadow Circle. No one was home at the time of the fire, which the fire department said was confirmed by the owner who was out of state. - PUB DATE: 4/20/2022 5:46:40 AM - SOURCE: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Metered Site
A new piece of equipment will help firefighters in Superior get clean faster and easier when they are out on certain calls.
Enbridge has donated a $400,000 53-foot decontamination trailer to the city. Jeff Foster Trucking is also assisting by storing the trailer at their location, and having people available to move it to a scene when needed. - PUB DATE: 4/20/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KQDS-TV FOX 21 Superior
Milwaukee police say one person was killed in a crash and fire Monday night.
It happened around 9:30 p.m. on Appleton Avenue near Silver Spring Drive. Police said the driver lost control of his vehicle, left the road and struck a light pole and tree.
The vehicle then burst into flames.
The driver was the only person in the vehicle and was pronounced dead on the scene. - PUB DATE: 4/20/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
Sen. Ron Johnson said Monday pension agreements negotiated by public worker unions are partly to blame for funding shortages some Wisconsin fire and EMS departments currently face.
Johnson spoke to firefighters and paramedics at the Oregon Fire and EMS District Monday afternoon. The Oshkosh Republican, who's seeking a third term in the U. - PUB DATE: 4/19/2022 4:30:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27 Madison
Fire breaks out at a home on Niagra Avenue in the City of Sheboygan late Monday night. Battalion Chief Jamon Ingelse says they responded to a home in the 400 block around 11:45pm to find flames coming through the roof of the home.
Fire Crews entered the second floor of the home to locate and put out the fire. - PUB DATE: 4/19/2022 2:15:10 AM - SOURCE: WHBL-AM 1330 Sheboygan
VIDEO: Inside Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) Station House 13, you'll see pictures on the wall of past firefighters who have served the city. Almost all of those pictures are of men, part of the Bad Boyz 13.
However, recently out on the wall, you'll also see pictures of the women who are changing the narrative of this male-dominated industry. - PUB DATE: 4/19/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTMJ-TV NBC 4 Milwaukee
Bayfield’s community is coming together to help eight residents who lost everything in a tragic fire.
22-year-old Tyler High woke up from his Saturday afternoon nap to someone banging loudly on his door.
It wasn’t until he saw smoke billowing up the stairs that he realized what was going on.
“I immediately jumped out of my bed,” High said. - PUB DATE: 4/19/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CBS 3 Duluth
