51-year-old woman killed in accident near 27th and Nash, Milwaukee police say
MILWAUKEE -- a 51-year-old Milwaukee woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident near 27th and Nash on Saturday morning, July 4.Around 9:20 a.m., Milwaukee police and fire department personnel were called to the scene for a report of serious injuries related to the accident.
Milwaukee Fire Department left with $200K+ in vehicle damage after reckless driving crashes
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department has seen a big increase in crashes involving its vehicles over the last year, putting constraints and the department -- and coming with a hefty bill.As you walk around a Milwaukee Fire Department lot, the amount of destruction is eye-opening.
Firefighters battle house fire near 31st and Mt. Vernon in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Fire caused significant damage to a two-and-a-half story home near 31st and Mt.
'We should be better than this:' Firefighters group responds to figurine hanging in fire station
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters has released a statement in response to the finding of a brown figurine found hanging by a pink looped ribbon in a Milwaukee fire station.According to a news release on Feb. 13, Milwaukee Fire Department administration "was alerted to the presence" of the figurine.
MFD: Brown figurine hanging by looped ribbon found in Milwaukee fire station
MILWAUKEE -- Internal discipline charges are expected as soon as this week in connection with an incident that occurred in February at a Milwaukee Fire Department fire station.
Arson investigation: 4 dogs killed after fire damages 2 homes in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an arson that happened Tuesday morning, June 30 near 38th and Vliet in Milwaukee.
4 sought in arson, shots fired near 40th and Lloyd; police say no evidence to suggest missing girls were there
MILWAUKEE -- Ten police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fire was set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers -- believed to be in danger.
MPD: 28-year-old man suffers injuries after roofing materials ignite at strip mall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that occurred at 60th and Forest Home Avenue on the city's southwest side on Wednesday, June 24.Contractors were working on a roof at strip mall around 9 a.m. -- and were heating up roofing materials that subsequently ignited.A 28-year-old man suffered moderate injuries.
MFD: No injuries in fire at linen supply company near 64th and Douglas
MILWAUKEE -- There were no injuries as firefighters battled a fire at a linen supply company near 64th Street and Douglas Avenue in Milwaukee Sunday evening, June 21.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said fire was coming from the back of the building in an loading dock area.
Firefighters respond to 3-alarm fire at recycling facility, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Fire officials were called to a 3-alarm fire at Cimco Recycling on the Milwaukee's south side just after 3 a.m. Saturday morning, June 20.
Milwaukee firefighters union sells t-shirts in memory of Darrin Jones
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association is doing what it can to honor the memory of Firefighter Darrin Jones, who passed away in his sleep on Feb. 1.Local 215 is now selling t-shirts on the union's website.
Officials: Man found dead after garage fire near Center and Buffum
MILWAUKEE -- According to officials with the Milwaukee fire and police departments, a 35-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a garage fire near Center and Buffum on Tuesday, June 16.Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News that the fire happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office in a tweet Tuesday said an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday regarding the "suspicious death" and that Milwaukee police are investigating.
House fire displaces 1 near 27th and Hadley, Red Cross called for aid
MILWAUKEE -- Fire officials were called to a house fire near N. 27th Street and W.
House fire near 24th and Keefe injures 1 firefighter
MILWAUKEE -- Fire officials were called to a report of a house fire near N. 24th Street and W.
3-alarm fire at historic Milwaukee building destroyed small businesses, local publication
MILWAUKEE -- Shop owners began picking up the pieces Monday, June 8 after a three-alarm fire Sunday morning destroyed a portion of a historic building in downtown Milwaukee."This is crazy to see that this is what 20 years of my career is now," said Joe Stempinski with Atelier Salon and Barbershop.
Firefighters battle 3-alarm fire in historic downtown Milwaukee building
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a fire in the historic Colby-Abbot building near N.
Police: 2 skateboarders, age 12, struck by separate vehicles near 54th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Two 12-year-olds riding skateboards were struck by separate vehicles on Monday night, May 25 near 54th Street and Center Street.It happened shortly before 10 p.m.Police said the initial skateboarder "made a sudden movement into to traffic," and was struck by a vehicle -- suffering injuries that were not life-threatening.The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was cited for not having a license.Meanwhile, police said another 12-year-old "also made a sudden movement into traffic," and was struck by a different vehicle -- suffering injuries that were not life-threatening.The driver of that vehicle was not cited.
Milwaukee police: 58-year-old woman suffers serious injuries in apartment fire
MILWAUKEE -- A 58-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in an apartment building fire late on Sunday, May 24.The fire broke out shortly after 11 p.m. at a building near 19th Street and Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee.The victim was taken to a hospital -- and is expected to survive.Officials said in a news release that the fire does not appear to be suspicious -- and is believed to have been caused by a cigarette.