No injuries after fire in apartment building elevator shaft; some residents displaced
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a fire that began in an elevator shaft at an apartment building near Marshall and Juneau on Milwaukee's lower east side Monday night, July 8.It happened just after 9 p.m. at the four-story apartment building, and fire extended to the roof.
MFD: 1 pronounced dead at scene of shooting near 21st and Pierce
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed a fatal shooting took place near 21st and Pierce on Sunday evening, July 7.It happened just before 7:15 p.m.MFD officials said at least one person was pronounced dead at the scene.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.
MFD responds to 2-vehicle rollover crash near 75th and Bobolink
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were on the scene of a rollover crash near 75th and Bobolink Sunday afternoon, July 7.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.A FOX6 News viewer shared photos from the scene -- showing a white vehicle that was flipped onto its side, coming to rest inches away from a house, and a gray vehicle that appeared to have damage to its front end.PHOTO GALLERYIt's unclear what may have caused the crash.
Milwaukee Fire Department helps mom, son rescue family of ducks near Capitol Drive
MILWAUKEE -- A family of ducks was rescued by the Milwaukee Fire Department on Thursday, June 27 -- and the photos of the operation are just too cute!Vanessa Benning said she was driving her son to camp and almost hit a duck near Capitol Dr.
Warm Up Winter: MFD officials collect donations to buy winter coats for kids in need
MILWAUKEE -- On a warm Tuesday, June 25, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department collected donations for their "Warm Up Winter" program, which provides new winter coats for Milwaukee students in need.Since 2011, more than 34,000 winter coats have been furnished to Milwaukee students at 70 schools, with a total of $502,000 raised through fundraising efforts such as this annual three-day event.Oftentimes, when children do not have proper coats, they will either fail to attend school and/or will not participate in outdoor recess, which helps them burn excess energy and allows them to focus during class.
Rubbish fire spreads to vacant home near Richards and North in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, June 25 responded to the scene of fire near Richards Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee.
'Removed the whole roof:' Fire damages home near 17th and Atkinson; no injuries
MILWAUKEE -- An intense fire tore through a home on Milwaukee's north side early Monday morning, June 17 -- nearly gutting it completely.
2 motorcyclists hurt in crash on I-43 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two motorcyclists are hurt following a crash on I-43 in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 15.Video from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shows a group of motorcyclists on the shoulder of I-43 southbound near Brown Street.A FOX6 News camera captured first responders tending to one of the motorcyclists at the scene.PHOTO GALLERYThe Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News two people were transported from this scene to the hospital.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was also called to the scene.
Police: Pedestrian struck by school bus near 44th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were called out to the scene of a crash involving a person who was struck by a bus.It happened near 44th and Center Wednesday afternoon, June 12.Police said a school bus struck a pedestrian, who suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The school bus driver remained on scene.The investigation was ongoing.
1 taken to hospital following stabbing near 23rd and Michigan
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken to the hospital after a stabbing Tuesday afternoon, June 11.It happened around 2:30 p.m. near 23rd and Michigan.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said one person was stabbed in the back, and transported to Froedtert Hospital.According to Milwaukee police, the two people involved were in a romantic relationship.One person was taken into custody.
2-alarm fire inside vacant home leaves 6 displaced from neighboring residence
MILWAUKEE -- Six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire near Richards Street and Concordia Avenue Saturday, June 8.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire began shortly before 1 a.m. inside a vacant home, and was "fully involved." Six people were displaced from a neighboring residence that experienced minor damage from the fire.There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.The cause of the fire was under investigation.
'It's a brotherhood and sisterhood:' Milwaukee police, fire battle for blood donations
MILWAUKEE -- A healthy rivalry between Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments will benefit dozens of people across southeast Wisconsin.The second annual "Battle of the Badges" blood drive took place at two fire stations on Friday, May 24.
MFD responds to fire near 36th and Chambers, no injuries reported
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire near 36th and Chambers on Thursday, May 23.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, it started on the second floor of the one-and-a-half story home.Authorities say there were no injuries.
MFD: Fire in tower near Arlington and Brady contained to 1 apartment, 1 hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were dispatched to a fire at a tower near Arlington and Brady on the city's lower east side on Friday, May 17.Officials tell FOX6 News the fire was contained to one apartment on the 11th floor of the tower.
West Allis SWAT Team executes search warrant near 27th and Chambers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis SWAT Team executed a search warrant in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, May 15.Several officers in tactical gear were seen surrounding a home near 27th Street and Chambers Street.The Milwaukee Fire Department and ambulance were called to the scene.PHOTO GALLERYWest Allis police said they were assisting other agencies when executing the search warrant.
