Fire damages home near 56th and Oklahoma in Milwaukee, appears to be electrical
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10 responded to the scene of house fire near 56th Street and Stack Drive in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10 responded to the scene of house fire near 56th Street and Stack Drive in Milwaukee.
'Everything was damaged:' Fundraiser held for family impacted by 2-alarm fire
MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser was held Monday, Sept. 9 for a family that lost everything in a two-alarm fire Aug. 31 near Park Place and Downer Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser was held Monday, Sept. 9 for a family that lost everything in a two-alarm fire Aug. 31 near Park Place and Downer Avenue.
Police: Arrest made after hazmat incident in Kern Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire officials responded to the area near Kern Park (near Capitol Drive and Humboldt Boulevard) Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire officials responded to the area near Kern Park (near Capitol Drive and Humboldt Boulevard) Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1.
MFD responds to fire at playground at Butterfly Garden near 37th and Meinecke
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to the playground at the Butterfly Garden near 37th and Meinecke Sunday, Sept. 1.FOX6's cameras captured charred and melted playground equipment at the scene.The MFD response happened around 1:30 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYThe cause of the fire was under investigation.It wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to the playground at the Butterfly Garden near 37th and Meinecke Sunday, Sept. 1.FOX6's cameras captured charred and melted playground equipment at the scene.The MFD response happened around 1:30 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYThe cause of the fire was under investigation.It wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was hurt.
Red Cross assists 13 people following duplex fire near 38th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Thirteen received aid from the Red Cross following a duplex fire near 38th and Villard Saturday night, Aug. 31.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, there were heavy flames upon the arrival of firefighters around 9:30 p.m., which were knocked down quickly.The building to the south had melted siding, but the fire did not enter that building.No civilian injuries were reported, but three firefighters were evaluated for exhaustion.
MILWAUKEE -- Thirteen received aid from the Red Cross following a duplex fire near 38th and Villard Saturday night, Aug. 31.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, there were heavy flames upon the arrival of firefighters around 9:30 p.m., which were knocked down quickly.The building to the south had melted siding, but the fire did not enter that building.No civilian injuries were reported, but three firefighters were evaluated for exhaustion.
No injuries in 2-alarm fire at occupied building near Park Place and Downer Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were called out to a two-alarm fire at a building near Park Place and Downer Avenue in Milwaukee Saturday evening, Aug. 31.It happened around 7:30 p.m.MFD officials said when firefighters arrived, there was heavy fire on the second and third floor of the building -- which was occupied at the time.Everyone was able to get out safely.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were called out to a two-alarm fire at a building near Park Place and Downer Avenue in Milwaukee Saturday evening, Aug. 31.It happened around 7:30 p.m.MFD officials said when firefighters arrived, there was heavy fire on the second and third floor of the building -- which was occupied at the time.Everyone was able to get out safely.
Milwaukee Bucks team up with Milwaukee Fire Department to release limited-edition t-shirt
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Fire Department are teaming up with a limited edition, co-branded t-shirt.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Fire Department are teaming up with a limited edition, co-branded t-shirt.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.