'Pretty crazy and intense:' Man who lost everything in devastating fire finds comfort in his friends
MILWAUKEE -- A devastating fire and two dramatic rescues were caught on camera Friday, Aug. 9 near 22nd and Grant in Milwaukee.The home quickly became engulfed in flames.
No injuries in fire that damaged home on Leon Terrace near Baldwin Street
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a fire on Leon Terrace near Baldwin Street Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11.It happened around 12:30 p.m.MFD officials said the fire broke out in a 1.5-story home, starting on the first floor and spreading through the ventilation systems to the attic.The fire caused substantial damage, and the homeowner was being assisted by the American Red Cross.No one was hurt.
Firefighters put out large blaze near 22nd and Grant in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities responded to a second-alarm fire near South 22nd and Grant Streets in Milwaukee Friday evening, Aug. 9.The call to officials came in shortly before 7 p.m.
Red Cross assists 5 adults after fire near Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Locust Street
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire in Milwaukee Sunday evening, Aug. 4.It happened on the second floor of a home near Vel R.
Body recovered from water on Seeboth Street in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A body was removed from the water on Seeboth Street, near the confluence of the Milwaukee, KK, and Menomonee Rivers on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3, according to officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department.The body was turned over to Milwaukee police for an investigation.
'Driver did an excellent job:' No injuries after semi hauling food caught fire on I-43 SB near Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a semi fire that caused major delays on I-43 Friday morning, August 2.It happened around 11:15 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the southbound I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue would remain closed for several hours for cleanup.Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the contents of the semi were not hazardous.
Crews called out to building near 37th and Kaul in Milwaukee for reports of fire
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Monday morning, July 29 responded to the scene of a building fire on Milwaukee's north side.
4 displaced by fire in home near 31st and Mitchell in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were displaced by a fire in a home near 31st and Mitchell in Milwaukee Sunday, July 28.It happened around 4:30 p.m.MFD officials said there were no injuries.The cause of the fire was under investigation.A damage estimate wasn't immediately available.
Businesses evacuated near 20th and Capitol after construction crew struck gas line
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire officials were called out to the area near 20th and Capitol late Wednesday afternoon, July 24 for a gas leak.It happened around 4:30 p.m. -- when construction crews struck a gas line while digging underground.Police and fire officials secured the area and evacuated some nearby businesses as a precaution.“We have had tragedies in the past when we have had buildings explode, explosions from natural gas, so we take a very proactive approach," officials said.The leak was located around 5:30 p.m., and officials were working to reopen the area.We Energies officials said crews were making repairs -- and this was a service line, not a main line.
Fire damages home near 4th and Plainfield in Milwaukee, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, July 23 responded to the scene of a house fire near 4th and Plainfield in Milwaukee.
Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze near 14th and National in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A fire tore through a welding business near 14th and National on Friday afternoon, July 19.
'Exposed to fumes:' 2 suffer minor injuries after hazmat spill on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and the Milwaukee Fire Department on were on the scene of a hazmat spill overnight on the city's south side.
Lawsuit says Trinity Lutheran Church fire caused by grinder use on roof; damage estimated at $24M+
MILWAUKEE -- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church filed suit against the contractor performing work on the roof when a four-alarm fire gutted the church on May 15, 2018.The lawsuit was filed July 1 against Langer Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.
'A dangerous situation:' 2 drivers escaped major injury after fiery crash involving Johnsonville semi
MILWAUKEE -- Another fiery crash prompted another freeway shutdown -- this time in Milwaukee County on Sunday night, July 14.
Firefighters extinguish scrap metal fire at United Milwaukee Scrap
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to a fire at United Milwaukee Scrap near 35th and Townsend Sunday afternoon, July 14.According to fire officials, a fire broke out at the scrapyard, and a piece of scrap metal was burning.MFD officials said it may have started by spontaneous combustion, but could not immediately confirm that.There were no buildings in any danger.The official cause was under investigation.
'We're going to help:' Motorcyclists ride together to support the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time, bikers geared up for a ride to raise awareness and funding for the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute.
Case dismissed against firefighter accused of harassing, inappropriately touching co-worker
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Peden, a Milwaukee Fire Department "acting lieutenant" charged with second degree sexual assault/use of force, had charges against him dismissed on Thursday, July 11.
'I saw 2 males running:' Police investigate homicide after man found dead in vehicle that burst into flames
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police made a grisly discovery Monday morning, July 8 after a vehicle burst into flames near 9th and Cleveland.